Minister advocates for Palantir software implementation, emphasizes need for increased national autonomy

German Digital Minister Advocates for Homegrown Tech Solutions

Karsten Wildberger, the German Minister of Digital Affairs, has expressed a desire for Europe to have companies that can offer solutions similar to those provided by Palantir, a US-based data analysis company. In an interview with the Funke media group, Wildberger emphasized the need for Germany to take the lead in digitalization, as it has outsourced too much in the past.

Wildberger sees the use of Germany's own talents as crucial for benefiting from "huge growth areas". However, he did not specify which areas he is referring to. The minister also emphasized the need for European companies to offer similar solutions to ensure digital sovereignty for Germany.

Despite current tensions with the USA, Wildberger continues to advocate for the transatlantic partnership, viewing it as a cornerstone. He has not mentioned any specific concerns about the use of Palantir's Gotham analysis software by the police.

The minister believes it is a responsibility of the federal government to become an anchor customer with German and European companies. However, he has not provided details on how the use of such technology would be regulated or monitored in Germany.

Notably, there are no European companies explicitly mentioned as offering analysis software comparable to Palantir's Gotham for police use. Palantir remains the key provider of such comprehensive data integration and analysis tools for law enforcement in Europe. Some EU discussions focus on legal and ethical frameworks, but no European equivalent with the same capabilities is prominently cited in the sources.

Wildberger has signaled his willingness to invest in technology providers that offer solutions to protect the state and democracy. The minister has not discussed the potential impact of his proposed initiatives on the big American tech companies.

In the debate about the police use of Gotham analysis software by Palantir, Wildberger believes that technology should be used to protect the state and democracy. He has not specified which European companies he believes could offer similar solutions to Palantir.

Minister advocates for Palantir software implementation, emphasizes need for increased national autonomy