Trump Makes America Inc’s Grip on the World Even Tighter The recent moves by European governments to reduce their reliance on American tech giants have sent shockwaves across the globe.
Germany's digitisation minister, Dirk Schrödter, has led the charge, switching 30,000 civil servants from Microsoft Teams to open source alternatives. France is also planning to ditch Teams and move to Linux.
At first glance, this might seem like a straightforward tale of Europe pushing back against American dominance. However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a complex web of interests at play.