Europe aims to reduce US tech reliance, yet Palantir remains entrenched
Europe is trying to break away from American technology, but Palantir's tools are deeply embedded in critical sectors such as policing, defense, and health, with a new report also showing minimal tax payments. The Brussels Playbook podcast explored alternatives and the difficulty of letting go.
Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on American technology, but the path is complicated by the deep integration of data analytics firm Palantir into the EU's essential services. According to a recent report, the company's systems are widely used in areas such as law enforcement, national defense, and healthcare across the bloc. The same report highlights that Palantir has also managed to minimize its tax payments in Europe.
These issues were the focus of a discussion on the Brussels Playbook podcast, where hosts Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart explored potential European alternatives and explained why switching away from Palantir is easier said than done.
The episode also featured an interview with Mediterranean Commissioner Dubravka Šuica. Her position, initially seen as low-key, has attracted significant attention because of ongoing crises in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region.
Meanwhile, the EU is expanding its list of protected geographical indications by adding three new food products. This label is reserved for items that must originate in a specific area, such as Champagne or halloumi.
