Netherlands blocks US takeover of vital digital supplier
Across Europe, there have been increased concerns about the bloc’s reliance on American tech.
May 26
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Tony Blair’s consultancy doubles down on AI and restructures in Europe
The Commission and two R&D hubs eye cutting-edge chips factory in Europe.
Netherlands blocks US takeover of vital digital supplier
Across Europe, there have been increased concerns about the bloc’s reliance on American tech.
May 26
2 mins read
Tony Blair’s consultancy doubles down on AI and restructures in Europe

BRUSSELS — The Dutch government is blocking a United States-based company’s attempts to acquire a key online identification IT…

The EU’s regulations are restrictive and out of sync with industry needs, said ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet.

The U.S. president’s weaponization of European dependence on U.S. firms has changed the conversation in Brussels.

Critics argue that there’s no demand for the massive computing hubs Brussels has planned.

European Union leaders are pushing back against reliance on American and Asian tech companies

Germany has most jobs at risk while Luxembourg has largest share in occupations that may actually grow with AI, firm says in new…