European Parliament Sets Qwant as Default Search Engine on June 4
The European Parliament will replace Google with French search engine Qwant as the default on its Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox browsers starting June 4, 2026. The change is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on non-European digital tools.
RapplerThe European Parliament will switch its default search engine from Google to French provider Qwant on June 4, 2026. The change will apply automatically to Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox browsers used by the Parliament's 720 lawmakers and staff. Users will retain the ability to select other search engines.
A Parliament spokesperson said the move is part of a larger framework aimed at reducing reliance on non-EU digital tools and promoting European-based, privacy-focused services.
The European Commission is scheduled to announce measures on chips, cloud computing services, and artificial intelligence later on June 3 as part of its "Buy and Use European" initiative. Euractiv first reported the switch.
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