All the Ways Europe Is Ditching American Technology
European governments and companies are increasingly moving away from American technology providers in favor of open-source and local alternatives. This shift is driven by concerns over US political instability and a desire for greater digital sovereignty.
Why it matters
The trend signals a significant geopolitical shift in the global tech landscape, potentially impacting the market dominance of major US firms like Microsoft and Google.
Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Europe is done with American Big Tech. Well, sort of. Since the start of President Donald Trump’s chaotic second administration last year, concerned governments and companies across the continent have accelerated plans to end their near-total reliance on technology from US firms.
The article reports on a documented trend and cites experts, though it frames the shift as a reaction to specific US political administrations.
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