cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59704046
2D/3D, mostly AutoCAD compatible:
Dassault DraftSight:
Graebert Ares Commander (there is Linux version too):
https://www.graebert.com/cad-software/ares-commander/
Bricsys BricsCAD (there is or was Linux version too):
Monstrous 3D CAD system, on league of its own - Dassault Catia:
https://www.3ds.com/products/catia
Architectural - Graphisoft Archicad:
https://graphisoft.com/solutions/archicad/
Architectural, engineering - Nemetschek Allplan:
Is Siemens NX not European?
Yes, SolidEdge also!