Understanding Palantir's government role and the challenges of building European alternatives

Summary

Bert Hubert analyzes the justified anger over government reliance on Palantir software and the calls to create European-value-aligned replacements. He argues that the problem isn't just the software itself but the underlying data integration, governance, and procurement challenges. The article explores what Palantir actually does (contrary to common misconceptions), why governments turn to it, and what would be required to build a viable alternative that respects European values and privacy.