Dutch tax authority scraps Microsoft 365 cloud plan
The Dutch tax authority has abandoned plans to adopt Microsoft 365, opting instead for open-source alternatives as part of a broader shift toward digital sovereignty. The move follows similar initiatives across the Netherlands to reduce reliance on proprietary software and Windows systems. (ZDNET)
Ericsson and Telia launch Sweden’s 6G collaboration
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Ericsson and Telia Sweden signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate 6G development, positioning Sweden as a European leader in next-generation connectivity. The partnership focuses on trials, demonstrations and use cases, including AI-driven networks and spectrum utilisation in the upper 6 GHz band. eeNews Europe reports. (EENEWS EUROPE)
German chancellor endorses Google Cloud for intelligence agencies
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz states Google Cloud meets sovereignty requirements for intelligence agencies during a Berlin summit. The remarks, made at the Digital Summit, highlight ongoing debates over reliance on US cloud providers for sensitive data processing in Europe. (HEISE)
Merz: Google Cloud is sovereign enough for intelligence agenciesAt the
We are missing a messenger
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Europeans run their families, their jobs, and their politics through chat apps, and almost none of those are built or owned in Europe. Why nobody leaves, why the EU’s law forcing WhatsApp open has barely been used, and how Europe could connect its islands of chat.
Protecting children without checking everyone
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The EU Kids Act goes after real harm to our children. But to get there, it would require proof of age before anyone opens an account on the largest platforms. But can't we protect children by changing the services instead?
Europe's place in the tech blocs: seven maps, the same territory
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In a volatile world, Europe's alliances form one technology at a time.
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Christian Triantafillou Schade— Digital pioneer, tech reporter, corporate revolutionary. Christian Triantafillou Schade covers Europe's push for digital sovereignty from the public record. He consults on process improvement and tooling.
