Europe's Shift Away From Microsoft: Data Sovereignty Takes Center Stage
2025-06-28
Amidst Microsoft's push to migrate Windows 10 users to Windows 11 and concerns about data security and sovereignty, several European governments and organizations are switching to Linux. The article highlights US government interference with data and the potential influence of political pressure on Microsoft services, driving Europe's pursuit of technological independence. Examples include France's Gendarmerie successfully migrating to Ubuntu Linux and Denmark's plan to abandon Windows and Office. This trend reflects Europe's emphasis on data security and sovereignty, and its concerns about reliance on American tech companies.
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