: Legal and political scrutiny regarding the use of American "hyperscalers" like Microsoft, which are subject to extraterritorial U.S. laws.
: The migration process is targeted for completion by the end of 2026 .
: The new host must meet high-security standards (SecNumCloud) to protect the health data of millions of citizens from potential foreign intrusion. HealthData@EU Pilot | Health Data Hub
: To provide a "secure and sovereign" environment for hosting national health databases, including a copy of the National Health Data System (SNDS). Why the Move?
The decision reflects a broader European push for . Key reasons for the shift include: