Politico Europe

The US administration is weighing a 90-day ban on diesel exports, a move that could hit Europe hard, as the EU relies heavily on American diesel supplies. Politico reports the EU has launched a diplomatic offensive to persuade Washington to drop the plan, warning of fuel price rises and supply strains if the ban goes ahead.

A Politico report says a Russian technology company linked to surveillance has infiltrated law enforcement agencies across Europe, prompting concern over dependence on foreign software. Commenters argue that open source is the only real guarantee of digital sovereignty, saying European police and governments cannot trust proprietary tools tied to hostile states and should instead rely on transparent, publicly auditable software.