再见 Office！国际刑事法院放弃微软，转向开源

Core Viewpoint - The International Criminal Court (ICC) has decided to abandon Microsoft Office in favor of the German-developed open-source office system, openDesk, due to concerns over digital sovereignty and the risk of being cut off by U.S. authorities [3][10]. Group 1: Background and Trigger Events - The decision was prompted by a March 2024 incident where the U.S. government sanctioned ICC officials, leading to the freezing of the ICC Chief Prosecutor's Microsoft email account, raising alarms about digital dependency on U.S. companies [5]. - Following this incident, the ICC's IT department reassessed its entire technology stack, identifying reliance on U.S. suppliers as a significant risk [5][6]. Group 2: Features of openDesk - openDesk is an open-source office and collaboration platform developed under the German government's Digital Sovereignty Center (ZenDiS), designed to be a European alternative to Microsoft 365 [6]. - The platform has three key features that differentiate it from Microsoft: 1. Open-source transparency with all code hosted on Germany's OpenCoDE platform, allowing for public auditing [7]. 2. Modular architecture with components provided by eight European software companies, allowing for flexible customization [8]. 3. Data sovereignty, with all data stored on European servers and protected by European laws, thus avoiding U.S. Cloud Act constraints [9]. Group 3: Broader Trends in Europe - The ICC's move reflects a broader trend of "de-Microsoftization" across Europe, driven by concerns over technological independence and geopolitical risks [10]. - Several European countries have initiated similar transitions: - In April 2024, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, announced the migration of over 30,000 accounts from Microsoft to Linux and LibreOffice [11]. - In May 2025, Denmark's Digital Affairs Ministry plans to completely stop using Microsoft products [12]. - In September 2025, the Austrian military announced its switch from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice [13]. - These transitions signify a strategic shift in Europe towards ensuring that critical systems remain under local control, even at the cost of higher expenses and operational challenges [10][14]. Group 4: Implications for Microsoft - The ICC's decision not only results in a loss of a client but also signifies a loss of trust in U.S. technology companies among European institutions [10]. - The move by the ICC sends a strong message to other government entities regarding the potential risks of relying on U.S. technology, particularly in sensitive areas like international law and security [10]. - Microsoft's response emphasizes its commitment to the ICC, but the credibility of such assurances may be questioned in light of recent events [10].