The Guardian view on the EU and big tech: Brussels must lay down the law

The Guardian view on the EU and big tech: Brussels must lay down the law

Washington is seeking to bully its way to the deregulation of US digital giants. In the interests of European citizens, the pressure must be resistedAny political brief that brings with it the near certainty of future confrontation with Elon Musk is not to be envied. But during a recent interview with this newspaper, Henna Virkkunen, the European Union’s most senior official on digital policy, was in bullish mood. “We are very committed to our r…