European Parliament switches default search from Google to French Qwant

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The default search engine on internal office computers at the European Parliament has been changed from Google to the French search engine Qwant, effective June 4. An internal notice issued by the European Parliament to its members states that this move is "in line with the Parliament's commitments regarding digital sovereignty and the protection of users' personal data."

According to an internal email, Qwant is described as a "privacy-focused European search engine" designed to avoid tracking users or collecting personal data. Members of Parliament remain free to use other search engines or change the default settings.

Founded in 2013, Qwant positions itself as a "privacy-first alternative to Google."

On June 3, the European Commission website published the "European Tech Sovereignty Package," which aims to strengthen capabilities in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and open source, with the goal of helping Europe become a leader in artificial intelligence, enhancing digital autonomy, and contributing to a more sustainable digital future.

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