[heggy]

I would love to be using Claude, but you can't get API access (beyond an initial trial period) in the EU without providing a European VAT number. They don't want personal users or people to even learn and experiment I guess.

[bjterry]

You can use the Claude APIs via OpenRouter with a pre-paid account.

[heggy]

Thanks, this did the job!

[metaskills]

Interesting, would Amazon Bedrock be an alternative? That's how I use Claude.

[Jimmc414]

I'd guess it's more likely about the additional programming needed to meet GDPR compliance requirements.