The European Parliament is replacing Google with French search engine Qwant as the default search engine on internal computers, citing concerns about digital sovereignty and privacy. 
Politico he says:
Starting Thursday, June 4, “Qwant will replace Google as the default search engine on the European Parliament’s computers,” officials told lawmakers in an email seen by POLITICO. The change is “in line with the Parliament’s commitment to digital sovereignty and the protection of users’ personal data.”
The search engine change comes as Brussels steps up its push for “tech ownership.” The European Commission will unveil on Wednesday its long-awaited tech sovereignty package aimed at reducing reliance on foreign technology providers and boosting European alternatives.
The email described Qwant as a “privacy-focused European search engine” designed to avoid tracking users or collecting personal data.
Founded in 2013, it is promoted as a privacy-focused alternative to Google.
Searches made through the address bar in Firefox and Edge browsers will automatically be routed through Qwant, although lawmakers will allow those who wish the freedom to use competing search engines or change their default settings.
Although the press releases will range from very select to rare, I said I'd pass...because sometimes the editors hide.
