France Dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe Seeks Digital Autonomy from US Tech

Summary

AP News reports that France is leading a European push for digital sovereignty, replacing US-based collaboration tools — including Microsoft Teams and Zoom — with European-developed alternatives across government institutions. The French government's decision reflects a broader strategic shift in the EU toward reducing dependence on US technology platforms for sensitive government communications and infrastructure. European cloud providers and government-approved tools are being fast-tracked acr