Petition Calls on European Governments to Halt Palantir Contracts Over Surveillance Concerns
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Summary
This article is a petition calling on European governments and the EU to stop signing new contracts with Palantir, review and phase out existing ones, and invest in transparent European alternatives. It argues that Palantir, a US surveillance technology company, is linked to controversial activities including alleged involvement in Gaza, ICE family separations, and fueling conflict with Iran. The petition demands EU investigation into Palantir's use across Europe, transparency over contracts and data use, and democratic safeguards before any new deals are approved.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledEurope must not hand its public systems, data, and security to a private US surveillance company.
We call on European governments to: Stop signing new contracts with Palantir. Review and phase out existing contracts with the company. Invest in transparent, publicly accountable European alternatives.
And we call on the EU to urgently investigate Palantir's use across Europe, ensure full transparency over contracts and data use, and push governments to halt new deals until strong safeguards and democratic oversight are guaranteed.
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