Donald Trump’s aggression is forcing many countries to reconsider their dependence on US tech — but can Europe really carve out its own path?
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Aline Blankertz to discuss the challenges of digital sovereignty in Europe.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/271_can_europe_end_its_dependence_on_us_tech_w_aline_blankertz
Das #EUDIWallet kommt: Ab 2026 können EU-Bürger:innen ihre digitale Identität sicher per App nachweisen – von Ausweis bis E-Signatur. Vorteile: einfach, interoperabel, datensparsam. Herausforderungen: Datenschutz & IT-Sicherheit.
#DigitaleIdentität #eIDAS #Digitalisierung #EUtech
https://www.verbraucherzentrale.de/wissen/digitale-welt/datenschutz/eudiwallet-was-sie-zur-digitalen-brieftasche-wissen-muessen-95821
Would you like a #opensource alternative to Notion, made in Europe 
and offline-first?
We present you #Anytype, "the everything app" made in #Germany 
(Swiss 
org).
Anytype is an open-source application designed to be a solution for note-taking, task management, and personal information organisation.
It emphasises #privacy, security, and user autonomy, making it a popular choice for those who value data sovereignty and local-first storage.
Main points:
- Offline-first: your files live in your device 
- End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) 
- Decentralized and Open-Source
- Interoperable Spaces: You can create public, private, or shared spaces 
- Fast synchronization: your data is up-to-date across all devices 
- Data portability
You can use it for:
Note Taking - Curated and Recommendations Lists - Calendar - Habit Tracker - Study Hub - Travel Wiki - Recipe Book - Meal Planner - Movie Database - Language Flashcards - Daily journal - Community Page & Wiki - Blog Homepage - Family Planner - To-do lists - Kanban - Knowledge Organisation - Friendship Manager etc.
There are templates and widgets to choose from. You can use graphs to see how things are connected. There's much more, so check out all the available features on their website: https://anytype.io
There is a growing sentiment that the US shouldn't be relied upon for the technologies that many people and businesses use every day.
While we prefer to focus on technical guarantees like strong end-to-end encryption over matters like jurisdiction, these issues still matter, and the United States certainly does not have a monopoly on the best technologies.
We've compiled a list of some of our favorite and highly recommended European privacy tools, to highlight how easy it can be to take your data back from American Big Tech companies: https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/19/private-european-alternatives/
As American Big Tech companies continue to flout EU regulations, and the US Government cuts off critical defense technology to Ukraine, there is a growing sentiment that the US shouldn't be relied upon for the technologies that many people and businesses use every day.
I wrote this latest @privacyguides article to highlight some of the many privacy-respecting, European tools that can replace the tech you use every day: https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/19/private-european-alternatives/
Op zoek naar een Europees alternatief voor een Amerikaanse dienst? Hier is een prachtig overzicht: https://european-alternatives.eu/alternatives-to #BanUSA #NoBigTech #EUTech
De-google-ify Internet
Amazing campaign by the French not-for-profit association Framasoft.
The De-google-ify Internet project offers 26 ethical and alternative online tools that may be used by everyone.
They build open source alternatives to many Google services like Youtube, Agenda, Docs, Forms, Maps etc, as well other services to replace Doodle, Facebook Event, Github, Zoom, Slack and much more!
Check their beautiful website, watch the videos to know more about their work and follow them here in Mastodon:
Com estas ameaças, há alguém que ainda possa confiar nas tecnológicas dos EUA? Hoje funciona, amanhã, se não lhes entregam os recursos naturais, ou uma empresa, ou uma pessoa, o que for, desligam tudo.
Independência tecnológica da UE face aos EUA, já!
https://www.reuters.com/business/us-could-cut-ukraines-access-starlink-internet-services-over-minerals-say-2025-02-22/
#DigitalSovereingty #EUTech #BoycottUSTech
The Dutch government’s dependence on US tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon poses a major security risk, especially with shifting geopolitical tensions. A fundamental reorientation of digital infrastructure is needed, prioritizing sovereignty, European alternatives, and secure local solutions.
#DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #EUtech
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/trump-has-free-rein-over-dutch-government-data
Europe's digital challenge: Draghi's blueprint for tech sovereignty 
We ask: Can the EU innovate, secure, and compete in the global digital arena?
The future of European tech hangs in the balance.
Google won't add fact-checks despite new EU law #EUTech
The European Union is investigating Temu for the “addictive design” of its platform.
It’s time for regulators to aggressively target how social media company use design tricks to keep people hooked on social media and digital devices.
https://disconnect.blog/roundup-targeting-platforms-addictive-design/
@EU_Commission @EC_NGI Whatever it takes to achieve #EUTech #Independence.
