Germany’s Growing Dependence on Palantir Signals Shift in Digital Sovereignty and Civil Liberties Balance

August 2, 2025

Germany is expanding the use of Gotham, a surveillance platform developed by U.S. tech firm Palantir, to support crime prevention through AI-driven data analysis. While officials praise its efficiency in identifying threats, critics warn of predictive policing, privacy violations, and growing dependence on foreign technology. Legal challenges and public backlash highlight deep concerns over civil liberties and digital sovereignty in Europe’s largest democracy.