The Risks of Politicising Europe's Tech Laws

Why US Tech Firms Should Tread Carefully

Reports suggest that US tech firms may leverage the Trump administration to pressure Brussels into scaling back its investigations into their practices. While this strategy might provide short-term relief, it poses substantial long-term risks—not only for these companies' European operations but for their global operations and standing.

European consumers and governments are growing more sceptical of US tech giants

However, such interference would cross a dangerous line, turning what is fundamentally a legal and regulatory issue into a political standoff.

A Collision of Interests: US Tech vs. EU Regulations

The European Union has held a strong position on issues like antitrust violations, data protection, and tax avoidance. Investigations into the practices of major US tech firms—Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta, among others—show Brussels' commitment to holding multinational corporations accountable. But for these companies, the regulatory efforts are seen as existential threats, particul…