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EU LEADERS SPLIT ON BIG TECH CURBS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, MAY 27, 2026

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European leaders are divided on how aggressively to regulate Big Tech, facing key decisions on cloud tendering rules and preferential spectrum access for EU companies.

The disagreement centers on two major initiatives aimed at strengthening European tech competitiveness. One proposal would establish preferential access to mobile satellite spectrum for EU-based firms, while another addresses cloud service procurement rules. Some EU leaders support stronger measures to protect domestic companies and reduce dependence on US tech giants. Others worry that overly restrictive rules could stifle innovation and trigger retaliatory measures from trading partners. The spectrum allocation debate touches on whether to reserve bandwidth exclusively for European players or adopt a more open approach. Cloud tendering rules would affect how governments and institutions purchase computing services, potentially favoring European vendors. These decisions reflect broader EU efforts to build technological sovereignty through the Digital Markets Act and other regulations, while balancing competitiveness concerns with market principles.

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