US EditionEuropean Leaders Seek ‘Digital Sovereignty’ over Tech Infrastructure
- Volunteers at a Berlin market stall run by charity Topio help people purge their phones of U.S. tech influence, with queues growing since Trump's January inauguration.
- This increased interest follows concerns about U.S. data access laws, privacy weaknesses, and Europe's desire to reduce reliance on U.S. tech amid political tensions and trade conflicts.
- European services like Berlin-based Ecosia and Swiss-based ProtonMail have seen user and query increases, while Microsoft promotes new offerings supporting European digital sovereignty and private clouds.
- Ecosia earned 3.2 million euros in April, spent 770,000 euros planting trees, and experienced a 27% year-on-year rise in EU queries, though Google still dominates with over 10 billion EU visits in February.
- These developments underscore Europe's growing initiative to build independent infrastructure and reduce reliance on dominant American technology companies, reflecting a broader move toward digital autonomy and greater market variety.
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Europeans Seek ‘Digital Sovereignty’ as US Tech Firms Embrace Trump
BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) – At a market stall in Berlin run by charity Topio, volunteers help people who want to purge their phones of the influence of U.S. tech firms. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, the queue for their services has grown.
EU seeks 'digital sovereignty'
At a market stall in Berlin run by charity Topio, volunteers help people who want to purge their phones of the influence of US tech firms. Since Donald Trump's inauguration, the queue for their services has grown. Interest in European-based digital services has jumped in recent months, data from digital market intelligence company Similarweb shows. More people are looking for e-mail, messaging and even search providers outside the United States.…
Europe's Digital Sovereignty: A Shift Away from U.S. Tech Giants
Amid growing wariness of U.S. tech firms, Europeans are increasingly turning to regional digital services. The shift is driven by concerns over data privacy and Trump's presidency. Berlin's Ecosia and ProtonMail are seeing more users as debates on Europe's digital sovereignty intensify.
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