Microsoft has pledged to legally challenge any potential attempt by any government to force the company to suspend its cloud operations in Europe, issuing a sweeping commitment aimed at reassuring European customers amid growing geopolitical volatility and concerns over digital sovereignty.
Microsoft President Brad Smith unveiled the move on April 30, both in a statement and during remarks at a conference hosted by the Atlantic Council in Brussels. The announcement lays out Microsoft’s new five-point “European Digital Commitments” plan, which aims to reinforce trust in the company’s services amid strained transatlantic ties.
