TechCrunch (Cybersecurity)

Amid Trump Attacks and Weaponized Sanctions, Europeans Look to Rely Less on US Tech

European leaders are accelerating efforts to curb dependence on U.S. technology after a series of Trump‑era sanctions, including the placement of ICC judge Kimberly Prost on a sanctions list that crippled her daily life. The European Parliament’s recent report highlighted that more than 80% of the bloc’s digital products, services and infrastructure come from non‑EU providers. France announced a switch from Zoom and Microsoft Teams to a domestically built video platform, Visio, while Belgium’s cybersecurity chief warned Europe has "lost the internet" to the United States. These moves signal a growing push for digital sovereignty across the EU.