DNS4EU: An EU-Funded DNS Service Relies Heavily on Non-EU Providers

This investigation examines the EU-funded DNS4EU project, aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty and security for EU citizens. Through DNS lookups, Whois queries, and BGP route tracing, the author reveals that DNS4EU's core infrastructure relies heavily on non-EU providers, including Cloudflare and AS60068 based in the UK. This contrasts sharply with the project's goals, raising questions about its security and data sovereignty. The article uses a lighthearted narrative style combined with technical details to highlight the shortcomings of the DNS4EU project.