Recent incidents have underscored the precarious nature of Germany’s dependence on American tech giants, particularly during the Trump administration. A critical meeting in a German ministry was abruptly halted when access to Microsoft Office applications was lost, rendering essential tools like Word, Excel, and Teams inoperable. This incident exemplifies the vulnerabilities faced by German officials, whose communications and data are stored on U.S. servers, raising concerns about sovereignty and operational continuity in an increasingly digital landscape.