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European Governments Shift from WhatsApp to Local Messaging Apps

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European governments are implementing in-house messaging services to replace WhatsApp and Signal for official communications, citing concerns about dependence on U.S. technology. France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium have begun rolling out government-controlled alternatives for sensitive information exchange. The move is part of Europe's broader effort to reduce strategic dependence on American technology. WhatsApp is owned by U.S. tech giant Meta, while Signal is operated by a U.S.-based nonprofit. NATO already has its own messenger system, and the European Commission plans to complete its transition by year's end.
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