The article highlights the issue of digital sovereignty for Europe, emphasizing the need for Europe to control its digital infrastructure.
An incident where Microsoft's shutdown of the email account for the Chief Prosecutor of the ICC due to U.S. sanctions illustrates the risks involved in using U.S.-based tech services.
The incident underscores the need for Europe to develop and rely on its own tech services that adhere to European laws.
The article argues that dependency on American tech providers poses significant risks to European data privacy and security.
It calls for a structural change in Europe's approach to technology, promoting the use of local tech solutions to ensure data sovereignty and reduce foreign influence.
The need for European public entities to prioritize European tech products in procurement processes to support local industries and ensure compliance with European data protection laws is emphasized.
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