A growing number of users are exploring European alternatives to major American tech services, including applications for office work, artificial intelligence, GPS navigation, and messaging. According to one report, these alternatives are becoming more accessible and practical for daily use, offering options that reduce reliance on American-based companies. This shift reflects a broader interest in digital sovereignty — the idea that individuals and nations should have more control over their data and technology. The Document Foundation's LibreOffice is highlighted as a free, open-source alternative to Microsoft's office suite, available on multiple operating systems. The report notes that while LibreOffice may lack real-time co-editing and full compatibility with complex Microsoft documents, it can be paired with kDrive, a Swiss cloud service, to offer a more localized solution. This combination allows users to work with familiar tools while keeping their data within Europe. In the realm of artificial intelligence, Chat of Mistral is presented as an alternative to ChatGPT, with models trained and hosted in Europe. It offers a subscription for 14.99 euros per month, compared to around 20 euros for OpenAI's service, though it has fewer integrations and slower image generation. DeepL, a German-based translation service, is also mentioned as a strong European alternative, offering free translations up to 50,000 characters per month. However, it uses Amazon Web Services infrastructure, which is American-based, though the data processing occurs in Europe. For GPS navigation, Roole Map is noted as a French application that has surpassed Google Maps and Waze in the App Store rankings in France. It offers features such as calculating the actual cost of a trip, including fuel, tolls, and parking, and is compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto. However, it is limited to France and uses TomTom maps, which are Dutch-based, and some technical components are still American. In the messaging sector, Olvid is highlighted as a French alternative to WhatsApp, offering end-to-end encryption and not requiring phone numbers or email addresses for registration. It is free for messaging and offers a subscription for voice calls. However, the challenge of adoption is more social than technical, as it may not be widely used by one's contacts. For web browsing, Vivaldi, a Norwegian browser based on the Chromium open-source project, is suggested as an alternative to Google Chrome. It offers a similar user experience with additional features such as an ad blocker and integrated messaging, calendar, and note-taking. However, it may require a period of adjustment due to its more complex interface. The report also mentions the importance of digital sovereignty, emphasizing the need to control one's data and reduce dependency on foreign laws, such as the American Cloud Act, which allows U.S. authorities to request data from American companies, even if stored abroad. The transition to European alternatives is described as a gradual process, starting with replacing Chrome with Vivaldi or testing Roole Map for navigation, followed by adopting DeepL and Chat of Mistral for translation and AI tasks. The challenges of switching to European alternatives are more about user habits and the need for others to adopt the same tools, rather than technical barriers.