Germany and Spain are opposing European Commission plans to ban Chinese technology suppliers from telecom networks. The resistance threatens to derail new EU cybersecurity rules.
The two countries are leading the pushback against the proposed ban on Chinese vendors like Huawei from European telecommunications infrastructure, according to sources involved in the negotiations.
The European Commission had proposed stricter cybersecurity measures that would effectively exclude Chinese suppliers from EU telecom networks. The move reflects broader concerns among Western nations about potential security risks and dependencies on Chinese technology.
Germany and Spain's opposition highlights divisions within the EU over how to balance security concerns with economic considerations. Both nations maintain significant trade relationships with China and may face retaliatory measures from Beijing.
The dispute comes as the EU seeks to strengthen its digital sovereignty while managing relationships with major economic partners. Other EU member states are still negotiating their positions on the proposed rules, which would represent a significant shift in European telecom policy.
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