European Search Perspective

Creating a new foundation for digital pluralism, data security and sustainability

EUROPEAN SEARCH PERSPECTIVE is building a European web index, i.e. a comprehensive directory of websites and digital content hosted in Europe. This index will be an alternative results provider for a diverse set of small search engines, startups and the European Data / AI industry.

Contact

Our Mission

We believe in plurality and diversity of thought.

We believe in the power of competition and choice.

We believe in digital sovereignty.

We believe in data security and privacy.

We believe in sustainability and the need to make this planet a better place for our children.

We believe in a EUROPEAN SEARCH PERSPECTIVE.

Did you know this?

About 99% of all search queries in Europe are answered by just two companies, both of them US-based. The remainder is supplied by a Russian state-owned company. All other relevant search engines are run on data from the above.

Technological dependency of the European digital economy is massive. New AI technologies need huge amounts of data, often including a large web index. Today, they need to reach out to their competitors for access.

We face significant challenges in today's digital landscape, including inadequate data security, insufficient privacy protection and environmentally unsustainable practices.

Solution: New Web Index ”European Search Perspective“

Search engines face the challenge of prioritizing results. Our European search ranking algorithm will facilitate this process, enabling smaller search engines to offer diverse perspectives to their users. Additionally, they will have the flexibility to tailor their services to specific target audiences. This will also be an important resource for technology startups, especially in the field of AI, who not want to depend on their much larger competitors for data.

Application Fields

Search Engines

The EUSP Web Index and Ranking Algorithm can be syndicated by any search engine, delivering secure and sustainable data infrastructure.

AI Tech Development

The EUSP data can be used for development of European AI products, providing an independent and secure data basis for training purposes.

Joint Venture with Success-Proven Tech Expertise

European Search Perspective is a Joint Venture of Europe‘s two leading search engines, Ecosia and Qwant

Ecosia (Germany)

The search engine that plants trees

20 million users

Already planted more than 216 million trees in 35 countries

A strong brand and Europe’s biggest search engine

Qwant (France)

The search engine that values you as a user, not as a product

6 million users

No storage of search history, no resale of personal data

No tracking of searches

Acknowledgements

“Internet search has profound societal impact and a web index is an essential prerequisite for many AI technologies. An independent European web index can help to build trust in digital technologies and is an important alternative for users as well as local talent in data engineering and AI.”

Prof. Dr. Felix Biessmann Berlin University of Applied Science & Einstein Center Digital Future

“We’re excited to see the launch of this new web index. At System1, we support innovations in search, and we look forward to exploring the potential of becoming a customer as the project develops.”

Michael Blend CEO & Co-Founder, System1

“New ventures cannot rely on the goodwill of their incumbent competitors. Europe needs diverse and sovereign data markets if it wants to compete in the emerging AI industry.”

Tim Schumacher Internet Entrepreneur & Investor

FAQ

What is the aim of European Search Perspective?

We are building a European web index, i.e. a comprehensive directory of websites and digital content. This index can be syndicated by search engines and serve as a key resource for the European data industry, e.g. providing a transparent and secure data pool for new AI technologies. In this way, we want to offer companies and citizens a new foundation that leads to more pluralism, security and souvereignty in the digital world.

What is a web index?

A web index is a large database in which information about websites and their content is stored. The aim is to enable users to search and find content on the internet quickly and easily. Storing and updating an index of the entire internet is very expensive and complex. It requires constant updating by web crawlers that scour the internet for new websites and collect information about their content.

Why do we need a European web index?

Today, Europe receives 99% of the answers to search queries from external infrastructures. We believe, however, that a higher level of digital sovereignty is essential for a functioning democracy and economy. With our new web index, we are creating a European perspective on politics, culture and values. This is a long overdue step towards more plurality in the digital world, which is also being called for by our...