I don't have any first hand experience outside of the USA. But from global news it sounds like this is a global trend in places like germany, France, Italy, most of south america, Africa, and Asia too.
Maybe I should say that you should align with friends based on your moral principles rather than politics.
It is in the USA, there is a standard hole that they attach to.
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/bathrooms/21016666/how-to-install-a-toilet
Its not as easy as replacing a lightbulb but about as easy as upgrading PC components.