AWS Launches European Sovereign Cloud Amid Geopolitical Tensions

AWS Launches European Sovereign Cloud Amid Geopolitical Tensions

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Amazon Web Services has made its European Sovereign Cloud generally available as of January 15, 2026. This cloud service is entirely located within the EU and is operated independently by EU residents, addressing concerns over digital sovereignty amid ongoing trade and geopolitical issues between Europe and the US. The service will initially offer 90 different services, including compute, database, and AI functionalities.