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Netherlands builds sovereign Linux workplace after US sanctions shock

Original: Die Niederlande bauen souveränen Linux-Arbeitsplatz Als im Februar 2025 die US‑Regierung den Internationalen Strafgerich

The Netherlands is developing a sovereign Linux-based workplace for government use. The move follows February 2025, when the US government sanctioned the International Criminal Court in The Hague, giving the Dutch a direct lesson in the risks of depending on foreign-controlled software. Commenters see it as part of a broader European push for digital sovereignty and independence from US technology providers.

Why now: The US sanctions on the ICC exposed Europe's dependence on American software, prompting renewed interest in sovereign alternatives.

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