The European Commission plans to introduce a series of digital infrastructure laws in 2026 with a single goal: to reduce the EU's dependence on foreign, mostly American, technology companies. This is reported by UNN with reference to Euractiv.com.
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According to the publication, this move once again puts Brussels on a collision course with Washington.
At the same time, the Trump administration has shown its frustration by threatening to impose tariffs, introduce economic sanctions, and ban former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and civil society activists from EU countries from entering the US.
Brussels argues that these measures are necessary to strengthen "digital sovereignty." However, US officials and industry groups increasingly view them as protectionist and potentially repressive.
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The European Union, France, and Germany condemned US visa bans for European citizens who combat online hate and disinformation.
Washington stated that the EU is imposing "unjustified" restrictions on freedom of speech in its efforts to combat hate speech, disinformation, and illegal use of information.