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Tech Giants Estimate €115 Billion Cost for EU Digital Sovereignty
Amazon, Google, and Meta claim that the EU's proposed digital sovereignty laws could lead to €115 billion in costs for the region by 2036.
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Alibaba Chairman Proposes Open-Source AI Strategy for Europe
Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai urged European leaders to build independent AI infrastructure and adopt open-source models to reduce reliance on US and Chinese technology.
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Dutch Tax Authority Shifts to Local Infrastructure and Open Source
The Dutch tax authority is abandoning its Microsoft 365 migration project in favor of self-hosted infrastructure and European open-source software to ensure digital sovereignty.
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European Commission Faces Internal Backlash Over Microsoft Teams Alternative
The European Commission plans to replace Microsoft Teams with Element Pro by summer 2026 to boost digital sovereignty, though the initiative faces harsh criticism from officials.
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Germany Rejects AI Development Moratorium
Germany's Ministry for Digital Affairs has rejected calls to pause AI development, citing the need to protect digital sovereignty and address Europe's low share of global computing power.
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Switzerland Tests Open-Source Alternatives to Microsoft 365
Switzerland is testing open-source software to replace Microsoft 365 for 3,000 workstations at a cost of $11.1 million to ensure digital sovereignty.
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Switzerland Tests Open-Source Alternative to Microsoft 365
Switzerland is investing CHF 9 million to test the open-source openDesk suite as a potential replacement for Microsoft 365 on 3,000 government computers.
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Swiss Government to Replace Microsoft 365 With Open Source Software
Switzerland is piloting a project to replace Microsoft 365 in the public sector to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce licensing costs.
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The Struggle for Digital Sovereignty in the Age of Cloud Giants
Global efforts to achieve digital sovereignty are struggling as governments remain heavily dependent on U.S. cloud giants for critical infrastructure and economic governance.
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