Recently quite a few countries in the EU (including Germany), along with the University of California, have cancelled their contracts with Elsevier et al. Franc

Recently quite a few countries in the EU (including Germany), along with the University of California, have cancelled their contracts with Elsevier et al. France has not yet joined the rebellion. Just speculation, but maybe this is a pre-emptive strike? Probably the courts would be less inclined to support the publishers if they sued to block these services only after they entered into conflict (with the universities)?