European civil servants are being forced off WhatsApp
Summary
The article reports that European governments are moving away from consumer messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal toward in-house, government-controlled solutions to improve data sovereignty and security. It highlights examples such as Belgium's BEAM, NATO, and upcoming EU-wide switches, driven by control over access and metadata. It also notes ongoing cybersecurity concerns and recent breaches that underscore the push for centralized, auditable communications within the public sector.