What’s behind Europe’s efforts to ditch U.S. software in favor of sovereign tech

European governments accelerate shift away from U.S. software to bolster digital sovereignty and data security. | Contesto: cronaca

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• What’s behind Europe’s efforts to ditch U.S. software in favor of sovereign tech

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A growing number of European governments are actively pursuing strategies to reduce their reliance on American software and cloud services, signaling a significant shift toward homegrown digital infrastructure. The movement, driven by concerns over data sovereignty, security vulnerabilities, and geopolitical tensions, has gained momentum in recent months as policymakers seek to insulate critical public services from foreign control. At the heart of this push is the concept of digital sovereignty—the idea that nations should have ultimate authority over their own data and technology systems. European leaders have become increasingly wary of dependence on U.S. tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, especially after revelations of foreign surveillance programs and the extraterritorial reach of American laws like the Cloud Act. This has prompted a wave of initiatives aimed at developing or adopting European alternatives for everything from office productivity suites to cloud computing platforms. Several countries have already taken concrete steps. France, for example, has been promoting its own secure cloud solutions, while Germany has launched projects to create sovereign email and collaboration tools for government use. The European Union has also weighed in, funding research into open-source technologies and encouraging member states to coordinate on procurement standards that prioritize European vendors. These efforts are not merely symbolic; they reflect a strategic calculation that long-term reliance on non-European providers poses risks to both national security and economic competitiveness. The implications of this shift are far-reaching. For U.S. tech companies, Europe represents a major market, and any reduction in government contracts could have financial repercussions. However, the move is not solely about exclusion. European officials have emphasized that they are not seeking to ban American software outright but rather to ensure that alternatives exist and that data stays within European jurisdiction. This approach has led to partnerships between U.S. firms and local providers, as well as increased investment in European startups...

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