European Officials Slam Commission's Microsoft Teams Alternative

The European Commission has introduced Element Pro as an alternative to Microsoft Teams, but officials are questioning its effectiveness and necessity.

Developed by a UK-based company, Element, Element Pro was rolled out over the summer as a 'sovereign back-up' to Teams in case of a disruption.

However, several officials have expressed concerns about the tool's viability, with one describing it as 'absolute shit.'

The move reflects European efforts to reduce its dependence on US technological companies and address concerns about data privacy and the potential for US law enforcement to request user data from US companies.