Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state is phasing out Microsoft software to safeguard domestic data, affecting about 30,000 government employees including police and judges. Digital Minister Dirk Schroedter stated, “We’re done with Teams,” emphasizing a need for tech independence post-Ukraine war. Similarly, Denmark is transitioning to free tools like LibreOffice, citing a 72% price increase in Microsoft software over five years and concerns over U.S. political influence on access to critical data.
Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state is phasing out Microsoft software to safeguard domestic data, affecting about 30,000 government employees including police and judges. Digital Minister Dirk Schroedter stated, “We’re done with Teams,” emphasizing a need for tech independence post-Ukraine war. Similarly, Denmark is transitioning to free tools like LibreOffice, citing a 72% price increase in Microsoft software over five years and concerns over U.S. political influence on access to critical data.