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European Investors Pour $27 Billion into Controversial Palantir

4/12/2026

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European banks and asset managers have boosted Palantir investments, with over 100 entities committing more than $27 billion by the end of 2025.
Palantir is linked through ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Israeli military, drawing Amnesty International's criticism.
Norway's Storebrand has divested Palantir.
Many investors hold Palantir through index funds, while its technology is used by European governments, raising sovereignty and ethical questions.

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Story summary

European banks and asset managers have boosted Palantir investments, with over 100 entities committing more than $27 billion by the end of 2025.
Palantir is linked through ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Israeli military, drawing Amnesty International's criticism.
Norway's Storebrand has divested Palantir.
Many investors hold Palantir through index funds, while its technology is used by European governments, raising sovereignty and ethical questions.