Europe is ready to ditch US tech for private alternatives
4 hours ago
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- Large majorities in the UK, Germany, and France believe their countries are dependent on US tech companies, with over 80% concerned about this reliance.
- 74% of publicly listed companies in Europe use US-based services like Google and Microsoft, highlighting deep economic dependence.
- 73% of Europeans think their societies are too dependent on US tech, with 83% of them concerned about this dependence.
- 54% of Europeans who follow the news prefer European alternatives to US digital services, influenced by geopolitical tensions.
- Stronger data privacy protections are the top reason for preferring European tech alternatives, cited by 66% of respondents.
- Proton has seen significant increases in user adoption across Europe, with signups rising by over 100% in Denmark.
- 65% of Germans, 80% of French, and 74% of British respondents believe Europe is very or extremely dependent on US tech, with high levels of concern.
- 53% of Germans, 56% of French, and 55% of British news followers prefer European digital services due to transatlantic tensions.
- Security against hacking and fraud is extremely important to 67% of Germans, 70% of British, and 61% of French respondents.
- European governments are increasingly concerned about US control over their digital infrastructure, with initiatives like EuroStack gaining traction.