The Deep Intelligence Value Chain: Overcoming European Strategic Bottlenecks
This analysis maps the essential phases of the Deep Intelligence chain against the primary industrial and financial bottlenecks facing the European Union
Strategic autonomy for the European Union is no longer a theoretical ambition but a technical necessity defined by the mastery of Deep Intelligence. This multidimensional field represents the ability to extract, process, and protect critical data across a sovereign technological stack that remains entirely independent of foreign control or interference. As geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains, the capacity to maintain a clear and unfiltered view of the physical world while securing the cognitive and systemic layers of decision-making has become the ultimate measure of regional resilience. This transition requires a fundamental shift from being a consumer of external digital platforms to becoming a producer of highly specialized “choke point” technologies that ensure the integrity of the European Single Market. Achieving this level of autonomy is a multi-year project that demands the seamless integration of industrial capacity, scientific research, and legislative frameworks such as Regulation (EU) 2025/1106. This article explores how specific intelligence domains are being built while simultaneously addressing the structural obstacles that threaten to slow down Europe’s progress toward a truly sovereign and resilient digital future for all citizens.