The EU challenges Google and Cloudflare with its very own DNS resolver that can filter dangerous traffic

• The EU unveiled its very own DNS resolver, promising to be more privacy-compliant and cyber resilient
• The DNS4EU comes as an alternative to major US-based services and includes built-in filters to block dangerous traffic
• While it remains voluntary for all EU citizens, some privacy experts warn against potential issues around content filtering and privacy

The European Union has officially unveiled its very own DNS resolver, which promises to strengthen privacy and security for EU citizens, government organizations, and telecom providers across the bloc.

The DNS4EU wants to be an alternative to major US-based public DNS services (like Google and Cloudflare) to boost the EU's digital autonomy by reducing European reliance on foreign infrastructure.

This isn't only an EU-developed DNS, though. The DNS4EU comes with built-in filters against malicious domains, like those hosting malware, phishing, or other cybersecurity threats. The home user version also includes the possibility to block ...