German Ministers Clash Over Palantir: One Wants European Alternatives, Other Praises Results

One minister wants to replace Palantir with European software. The other credits it with foiling terrorism and robbery. Both agree on reducing US dependence.

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2025 October 10 . 12:03 PM

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Poseck: Renouncing Palantir Software Would Be a Security Gap - German Ministers Clash Over Palantir: One Wants European Alternatives, Other Praises Results

In a contrasting stance, Matthias Rösch, the interior minister of Schleswig-Holstein, has proposed an alternative approach to the use of Palantir's software, while his counterpart in Hesse, Roman Poseck, advocates for its continued employment.

Rösch has presented a plan that prioritises a thorough examination and rejection of Palantir, emphasising the need for European alternatives. He argues that abandoning the software would leave a significant security gap, as there are no comparable German or European data analysis tools available.

Meanwhile, Poseck has praised 'Hessendata', the analysis software provided by Palantir, for its role in preventing a terrorist attack and solving bank robberies in Hesse. He believes that a nationwide solution is necessary and has called for the federal government to adopt a similar data analysis software.

While Rösch pushes for a European alternative to Palantir, Poseck supports the continued use of 'Hessendata' in Hesse. Both ministers agree on the importance of reducing dependence on US-based software and promoting digital sovereignty in Germany and Europe.