ETIX signs the Sovereign Cloud Manifesto
For a sovereign, fair and sustainable cloud in Europe. Led by CISPE, the manifesto sets out a roadmap to strengthen European digital sovereignty, give customers more choice and rebalance power against the cloud giants.
THE ROADMAPThree goals for the European cloud
Rebalancing procurement rules in Europe
● Transparency when a non-European provider is chosen;
● “Sovereign credits” to encourage European cloud;
● Transition plans towards local solutions.
Recognition and clarity
● An official “Sovereign Cloud” label;
● Promotion of European solutions;
● Support for SMEs with certifications (GDPR, ISO, NIS2).
An interoperable and secure European cloud
● Support for federated cloud initiatives;
● Cross-border simplification;
● Enforcement of the DMA (Digital Markets Act);
● Preventing providers from forcing customers to buy AI and cloud services together.
A cloud that consumes better
● Less wasted energy, greater efficiency;
● Server recycling and resource optimisation;
● An approach that values actual usage over raw power.
Fair energy allocation
● No speculative reservations;
● Priority for European players;
● A public register and an annual audit of energy use.
Signing this manifesto extends our mission
● Providing sovereign, sustainable, 100% European infrastructure;
● Being a pillar of the local digital economy with 14 data centers;
● Serving public and private organisations with proximity, performance and transparency.
“We don’t just follow regulation”
We help bring together and support a sovereign ecosystem that serves Europe.
