# Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-13**: EU-Brazil digital partnership signed — The EU and Brazil sign a deal to deepen cooperation on data governance, AI, digital infrastructure, and platform regulation, making Brazil the fifth formal digital partner.
- **2026-06-12**: Virkkunen warns at Web Summit Rio — EU Tech Sovereignty Chief Henna Virkkunen tells journalists that 80% of European technologies come from outside the bloc and stresses the need for digital sovereignty without protectionism.
- **2026-06-01**: EU unveils plan to slash tech dependence — The European Union announces a comprehensive strategy to reduce reliance on American and Asian technology providers, targeting critical sectors including AI and cloud infrastructure.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### EU Says 80% of Critical Tech from Abroad, Sparking New Regulatory Risks
2026-07-27 01:00:22 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The EU’s tech chief warned that 80% of the bloc’s technologies come from outside Europe, signaling accelerated regulatory enforcement and new compliance burdens. The upcoming EU-Brazil digital partnership adds cross-border legal complexity for US and European companies alike.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/eu-digital-sovereignty-regulatory-wave

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