A majority of Europe’s population is concerned about its dependence on American technology , according to a new survey presented to Members of the European Parliament by SWG and Polling Europe. A full 86% of those surveyed believe it likely the US could restrict Europe’s access to digital services, while 59% describe it as an already “real and concrete risk,” according to Politico . The backdrop is Europe’s extensive dependence on US companies for cloud services, telecommunications, and AI technology. As geopolitical tensions have risen, concerns have grown about a so-called “kill switch” scenario, in which US President Donald J. Trump could pressure tech companies to shut down services in Europe. Officials in the US have dismissed these concerns. US National Cybersecurity Director Sean Cairncross has called the scenario “not credible,” while Microsoft President Brad Smith has described it as “extremely unlikely,” though he acknowledges the concern is widespread in Europe. Earlier this year, tech leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged a slowdown in efforts to push digital sovereignty .