The EU has let US tech giants run riot. Diluting our data law will only entrench their power | Johnny Ryan and Georg Riekeles

The European Commission, under President Ursula von der Leyen, is reportedly planning to weaken the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which serves as Europe's safeguard against digital monopolies, child exploitation, and foreign political meddling. Leaked documents indicate that this move is driven by powerful interests within the Commission and the German government, who believe deregulation could enhance Europe's tech sector. However, critics argue that such actions will undermine European innovators and further entrench the dominance of US tech giants, leading to a loss of tech sovereignty for Europe. This situation raises significant concerns about the future of digital governance in Europe.