ICC Prosecutor's Microsoft Email Shut Down: A Wake-Up Call for European Digital Sovereignty
2025-06-10
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, had his Microsoft email account shut down due to US sanctions against the ICC imposed by the Trump administration. This incident highlights Europe's dependence on US tech giants and the resulting risks to digital sovereignty. The sanctions not only hampered the ICC's operations but also raised concerns about European data security and privacy. The article advocates for strengthening European digital sovereignty by prioritizing European tech services and reducing reliance on US companies to prevent similar incidents.
(tuta.com)