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Europe is dependend on the US tech and it's a bad thing. We cannot be hold in a grip by a fanatic. We have to change it
Munich Security Conference (13.02.26)
The reason for this profile to exist.
inb4: Picture is not made with AI
Schleswig-Holstein is the first federal state in Germany to adopt open source software instead of windows
Write to your MEPs and local authorities to follow this good practise.
Such actions create valuable jobs and know-how inside the EU. It's worth a try
Are you a creative person?
Maybe it's a high time to give European alternatives a chance
Cybersecurity is one of the fields in which Europe is performing better than the US.
Do not send money to the US when you have better alternatives at home
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom for ‘sovereign platform’
Sustainable Fashion from Europe
Choose European Chocolate
Did you know that Kinder, Nutella and Toffifee are European?
Replace your software infrastructure
Let's do it better this time
A German bakery chain (De Heidbäcker) now sells the famous "Americans" pastry under the new name of "Greenlanders".
Pentagon aggressively lobbies EU against Buy European weapons push
If you need any other reason to stop supporting US Budget and choose European - Alex Pretti, the man MURDERED today by ICE agents. Certified nurse
Main video with an execution:
Looking to plan your holiday? Book directly with a hotel or use a European Provider.
Other alternatives:
AlohaCamp (Poland) - Mainly useful in Poland and Spain
Interhome (Switzerland): A major player for apartment and villa rentals, especially popular for ski chalets in the Alps and summer villas in France and Italy.
FairBNB (Italy): A social enterprise based in Venice. They aim to combat "over-tourism" by giving 50% of their commission to local community projects
Pick for yourself
Fairphone 6 – Sustainable, modular EU-friendly Android phone
Nothing Phone 3 – The newest flagship with unique design and LED glyphs
Volla Phone Quintus – Newest Volla flagship with open-source VollaOS
Jolla Phone (Pre-Order) – European Linux-powered phone with Sailfish OS
Link to the glasses if someone is interested in looking as cool as Macron
Independence in the monetary turnaround should be a first priority for the EU
Well well well
Mistral AI (France) will power French Army and it's important for 2 reasons:
1. Integration into national defense infrastructure effectively classifies Mistral as a "strategic asset." This status ensures that foreign entities, specifically from the U.S. or China, cannot acquire the company
2. By securing a major public sector contract, Mistral gains a stable, long-term revenue stream typical of defense agreements. This financial bedrock allows the company invest more aggressively in R&D
Tesla sales down 71% in Sweden 2025, while BEV sales rose to 36.5%
Sweds switched to European solutions, as it should be.
Volvo EX40 (built in 🇧🇪) and Volkswagen id7 (built in 🇩🇪) in top among BEV.
Source: https://omni.se/fortsatt-kollaps-for-tesla-i-sverige-rasar-71-procent-pa-arsbasis/a/5p0zrK
The EU says it will introduce a digital payments infrastructure to replace Visa/Mastercard & Apple/Google Pay. It will have zero fees and be 100% European-only.
European alternatives to US companies that funded Trump
#BuyFromEU #GoEuropean #Europe #Europa
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Airbus: A Testament to European Unity and Success
Airbus serves as a definitive example of the power of European cooperation. What began as a group of fragmented national companies has transformed into a global leader.
In 2025, Airbus delivered 793 aircraft, providing a significant boost to the EU economy. Today, the company stands as the backbone of European industry and a global benchmark for excellence.
US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages
You cannot rely on US tech if you want privacy. Switch to European Alternatives f.e. Threema or Olvid
Up to 100 European companies and lobby groups including heavyweights Airbus and Dassault are pressing the European Commission to force more home-made technology into the bloc's digital infrastructure. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and tech sovereignty chief Henna
soure: https://www.politico.eu/article/airbus-dassault-others-press-von-der-leyen-for-made-in-europe-tech/
New Year, New Gear? ⌚️✨
If your 2026 resolution is to train harder, you don’t have to look across the Atlantic. Europe has some of the best tech to help you track every step!
Other alternatives includes:
- Oura: strong US capital involved and HQ moved to San Francisco. Production takes place mostly in Estonia
- Suunto (Chinese owner) but the production takes place in Finland
Airbus to migrate critical apps to a sovereign Euro cloud
"Airbus is preparing to tender a major contract to migrate mission-critical workloads to a digitally sovereign European cloud – but estimates only an 80/20 chance of finding a suitable provider."
Source: https://www.theregister.com/2025/12/19/airbus_sovereign_cloud/
#BuyFromEU #GoEuropean #Europe #Europa
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