European Parliament adopts Qwant search engine to boost digital sovereignty

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The European Parliament will replace Google with the French search engine Qwant to reduce reliance on US technology. Starting June 4, 2026, Qwant will be the default search engine on the Parliament's computers, promoting European digital sovereignty and privacy-focused services. This move aligns with broader EU initiatives to support local tech alternatives in areas like semiconductors and cloud computing.


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