The EU Parliament is planning to replace Google with Qwant as the default search engine on its computers.

Digital Sovereignty Technology European UnionJun 2, 2026score 0.872 posts · 1 replies across 2 instances

The EU Parliament is considering replacing Google with the French search engine Qwant as the default search tool on its computers, aiming to enhance digital sovereignty. This move reflects broader efforts by the EU to reduce reliance on foreign tech companies and promote local alternatives.

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Parent: Digital SovereigntyEntity: EU ParliamentImpact: positiveDate: Jun 2, 2026Target: The EU Parliament's decision to replace Google with Qwant as the default search engine.

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Email: the EU Parliament plans to replace Google with the French search engine Qwant as the default search tool on its computers, seeking digital sovereignty (Politico)

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-ditches-google-for-french-search-engine/
http://www.techmeme.com/260602/p37#a260602p37

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Qwant replaces Google as default search engine on EU officials' devices

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-ditches-google-for-french-search-engine/

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