> The problem is lack of control over vital parts of state operations, leaving E...

> The problem is lack of control over vital parts of state operations, leaving European countries at the mercy of a foreign company and government.

This is a very valid point.

> This doesn’t only weaken Europe’s ability to stop the US snooping around, it also leaves security flaws for anyone with the know-how to exploit.

I agree that it is not a very precise technical article. But the main issues hold true.