French intelligence replaces Palantir with French software ChapsVision

France's domestic intelligence agency DGSI is ending its partnership with US technology company Palantir and replacing it with software from French company ChapsVision. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu made the announcement on Monday, a day before the opening of the VivaTech digital conference. The decision comes just weeks after Germany's intelligence services also announced they would adopt ChapsVision's solution.

France's domestic intelligence directorate DGSI has announced it is ending its partnership with US technology company Palantir and selecting ChapsVision, a French company, as its replacement. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu made the announcement in a video released on Monday, in which he explained the reasoning behind the decision.

New contract with French company

"French company ChapsVision has today been selected by DGSI, the General Directorate of Internal Security under the interior ministry, to replace the American giant Palantir," Lecornu said in the video. The choice was made as a result of an innovation partnership launched in 2022 aimed at finding a solution for data analysis across different intelligence services, ranging from DGSI to customs, police and the gendarmerie.

DGSI has been using Palantir's services since 2016. The contract was renewed in December 2024 and was scheduled to run until 2028. However, the contract extension drew criticism from digital sovereignty advocates, who saw it as a threat to sensitive data processed by DGSI.

Digital sovereignty grows in Europe

The decision comes shortly after Germany's intelligence services also announced they would use ChapsVision's solution for data analysis. This reflects a broader trend in Europe, where countries are seeking to reduce their reliance on US technology giants and strengthen digital independence.

The announcement was made a day before the opening of the VivaTech digital conference in Paris. ChapsVision and Palantir have not issued any comments.