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The European Parliament has decided to replace Google with a French search engine, Qwant, due to privacy concerns.

TechnologyPrivacyInternational RelationsJun 2, 2026score 0.872 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances
The European Parliament has switched from Google to a French search engine, Qwant, due to privacy concerns. This move is part of a broader EU effort to reduce reliance on US tech companies. The decision highlights growing tensions between European data privacy regulations and US tech giants.

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The European Parliament has decided to replace Google with a French search engine, Qwant, due to privacy concerns.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: European ParliamentSub-entity: Search EngineImpact: negativeDate: Jun 2, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026Target: The European Parliament's decision to switch search engines

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European Parliament ditches #Google for French search firm over privacy concerns The switch lands as #EU officials prepare a broader push to wean off US tech. 🖊️ Milena Wälde and Pieter Haeck Move over, Google. Qwant is taking over as the European Parliament’s default search engine. https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-ditches-google-for-french-search-engine
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European Parliament ditches Google for French search firm over privacy concerns https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-ditches-google-for-french-search-engine/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into POLITICO Europe @politico-europe-POLITICOEurope
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