The European Commission has released Element Pro, a self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Teams, as a backup if the US technology becomes unavailable.

The European Commission has released Element Pro, a self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Teams, as a backup if the US technology becomes unavailable.

Several officials attacked the system, with one calling it "absolute b*******" and another saying the US would "win an instant war" if access to American technology was cut off.

Element says the commission is still reviewing the platform and that early technical and usability issues are expected.

Source: POLITICO