#Digital Sovereignty

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Palantir logo on a modern building facade, symbolizing the influence of American software in Europe

Digital blackmail: Why Europe cannot give up American Palantir software

Technology 08/06/2026, 15:51
🇪🇺 The EU and NATO are trapped in dependence on American Palantir software. Despite politicians' concerns due to co-founder Peter Thiel's ties to Donald Trump and criticism from human rights activists, European countries cannot find a replacement. 🛑 Why is there no alternative? 🔹 Lack of sovereign analogues in NATO for data analysis and combat management. 🔹 Deep integration during crisis moments (terrorist attacks, pandemic). 🔹 Use of software by industrial giants (Airbus, BMW). 🇫🇷 France and other countries are trying to create their own systems (ChapsVision, Artemis), but for now, it is not working. Experts warn: without replacing the software, abandoning American infrastructure is impossible.
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A person takes a photo of Vladimir Putin's speech on a smartphone, with Russian flags visible on the screen, illustrating the theme of digital sovereignty and EU sanctions against the messenger 'Max'

The Illusion of Digital Sovereignty: How EU Sanctions Debunked the Myth of the 'Max' Messenger's Independence

Technology 07/18/2026, 15:30
The 'Max' messenger, created as a symbol of Russian digital sovereignty, has come under fire from EU sanctions. VK applications have been removed from the App Store and Google Play, jeopardizing citizens' access to state services and identity verification. Sanctions have debunked the myth of the complete independence of domestic IT from Western platforms. 📱🚫🇪🇺
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