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Why Europe needs independent cloud solutions like Impossible Cloud 

The ZDF documentary frontal, aired on May 20, 2025, struck a chord: it exposed just how deeply Europe depends on US-based technology—and how dangerous this digital dependency could become in an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape. As US President Donald Trump continues to expand his influence and American tech giants dominate the digital infrastructure, Europe faces a critical dilemma: the convenience of efficiency—or the autonomy of sovereignty?
More and more voices are calling for a European response. Among them is Kai Wawrzinek, CEO of Impossible Cloud. Through Impossible Cloud, he is actively driving the development of a sovereign cloud infrastructure—proving that digital independence for Europe is no longer a utopian ideal but a viable, economically attractive reality.

Impossible Cloud: Europe’s Answer to Digital Dependency

While politicians in Brussels and Berlin are still locked in debate, Wawrzinek gets to the heart of the matter: “Europe lacks minimum standards, clear certification requirements, and above all, strategic determination for independence from US-based technology. Especially when it comes to critical infrastructure like healthcare or public administration, this reliance on foreign technology could be extremely dangerous.”
However, many are unaware that an alternative to US technological hegemony already exists. Impossible Cloud enables organizations to combine technological excellence with genuine European data sovereignty—thanks to a cloud infrastructure platform that connects a network of independent, certified data centers across Europe. On par with US market leaders in terms of performance, but uncompromising when it comes to privacy, transparency, and digital self-determination.

Procurement Disadvantages: A Structural Deficit‍

In the documentary, Kai Wawrzinek highlights a critical issue: European cloud providers are often disadvantaged when the public sector solicits for proposals. The reason is that award criteria, while seemingly neutral, are implicitly tailored to the offerings of large US providers. The result: European solutions are systematically sidelined—not because of technical inferiority, but due to structural bias. This creates a clear competitive disadvantage for European companies and a direct threat to European digital sovereignty.

When Politics Hesitates, Business Must Lead

The ZDF report makes one thing clear, Europe’s political leadership remains hesitant to openly challenge the dominance of American tech giants. Wawrzinek criticizes this reluctance. His call to action: “Europe must finally learn to act more selfishly—strategically, economically, and digitally. Instead of watching passively, companies should proactively defend themselves against growing dependency and the threat of economic coercion from international tech giants.”

Conclusion: Digital Sovereignty Requires Bold Leadership

Wawrzinek articulates what has long been missing from Europe’s digital agenda. The real issue isn’t a lack of alternatives—it’s a lack of political courage and economic resolve. Impossible Cloud proves that sovereign cloud infrastructure from Europe is not just possible—it’s already here. What’s still too often missing is the willingness to prioritize and scale these solutions.