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EU Banks Urged to Pool Buying Power in Deals With US Tech Giants

Friday, July 10, 2026


Dutch financial regulators and industry groups proposed that European banks and finance firms combine purchasing power in negotiations with US technology companies over artificial intelligence and cloud computing services. The proposals aim to reduce European reliance on foreign providers for critical digital infrastructure. No specific timeline or implementation mechanism was detailed in the announcement.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-10/eu-banks-urged-to-pool-buying-power-in-deals-with-us-tech-giants

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