About Ecosia: Ecosia is a purpose company and spends 100% of its surplus on climate action. Ecosia is the biggest European search engine, with roughly 20 million users world-wide engaging with the largest French search engine in “European Search Perspective”, a JV to build a sovereign web index and an independent search API as central democratic and economic infrastructures. Together with Qwant Ecosia has created the European Search Perspective (EUSP) to offer a European alternative that respects privacy, supports democracy, and doesn’t treat users like data mines.
DPCMO and Ecosia have confirmed mutual commitment
In Europe we are in the business of building a better, fairer, and more resilient internet. Digital sovereignty is the foundation for security, sustainability, prosperity, and innovation. Christian Kroll, founder and CEO Ecosia, said: Independent journalism is invaluable to democracy, and we firmly believe that it should be compensated accordingly. Ecosia is glad to provide suitable compensation for unique and valuable content that provides our users in Denmark with a great search experience. We consider this not only self-evident but also an active contribution to democracy and freedom of information. Karen Rønde, CEO DPCMO, said: With global uncertainty putting pressure on the EU’s competitiveness, standing together across borders is important. In European business, Germany remains one of Denmark’s closest and most trusted partners. It is inspiring to work with Ecosia, whose search offering recognises the vital role of a free, diverse press in online search while upholding users’ rights and sustainability.