Europe plans to ditch US tech giants for open-source resilience
Europe plans to ditch US tech giants and shift to open source for resilient, sovereign infrastructure. It's about trust, control and data privacy, not isolation. The move blends openness with European values and practical technology policy ... Europe plans to ditch, US tech giants and their hold, Embracing new ways The conversation across Europe has taken a decisive turn, and European plans to ditch US tech giants is no longer a fringe notion, but a pragmatic path shaped by trust, resilience and control. People are not chasing novelty for its own sake; they want digital sovereignty that safeguards national interests, respects citizen rights, and keeps critical systems within reach. The world is shifting under their feet!The mood is not anti-American; it is pro-agency. Policymakers, engineers and executives keep circling back to the same theme: when infrastructure is open, interoperable and transparent, it becomes easier to audit, improve and trust. That's why open-source-based companies are thriving: they let organisations own their stack, shape their roadmap, and reduce their exposure to tech giants whose priorities can change without notice. The European Commission has been signalling this direction for years through data privacy laws and funding frameworks, yet the cultural shift now feels tangible.Conversations once dominated by hype about Artificial Intelligence are increasingly grounded in technology policy, procurement criteria and jurisdictional guarantees. In practice, that means choosing platforms that can be hosted locally, forked when necessary, and verified by independent experts. This is more than a procurement tweak; it is a long-term resilience strategy. When leaders say they plan to ditch US tech giants in favour of open solutions, they are talking about the calm confidence that comes from owning the keys to the engine room. They want portable cloud services, inspectable data models, and contracts that don't lock them into foreign courtrooms or opaque pricing. The centre of gravity is shifting towards providers who can prove strong legal separation, transparent supply chains and verifiable security. Open infrastructure enables exactly that, aligning with the continent's deep commitment to data privacy while encouraging cross-border collaboration. Instead of isolation, the focus is on interdependence on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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