US's Anthropic order exposes EU's AI dependency

The US-led Anthropic order highlights Europe’s push for technological sovereignty in artificial intelligence. The European Commission echoed the sentiment, with spokesperson Thomas Regnier saying the case underlines Europe’s need for independence in tech. Across Europe, reactions ranged from concern to urgency, as France’s Jordan Bardella warned that nations failing to develop their own models might increasingly depend on others. MEPs Aura Salla and Eva Maydell urged proactive data and market protection for European AI, while highlighting France-based Mistral as Europe’s foremost frontier contender. Reports indicate Mistral is seeking about €3 billion in funding at a roughly €20 billion valuation, underscoring the bloc’s drive to scale its own frontier AI capabilities. This discourse matters for Europe’s strategic autonomy and its place in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.