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EU-US spectrum dispute
Where things stand
US ambassador Andrew Puzder has warned of "devastating" retaliation if Brussels limits spectrum access for non-EU companies such as Starlink, the Financial Times reports. The EU plan is meant to reduce dependence on big technology firms.
The EU is working on rules to restrict access to radio spectrum for companies from outside the bloc, as part of a wider push to cut its dependence on big technology companies. The United States, whose firms such as Starlink would be affected, opposes the plan.
Timeline in detail
Monday, 19 October 2026 · TechnologyUS threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions
US ambassador Andrew Puzder has warned of "devastating" retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companies, the Financial Times reports. According to Politika, which cites the paper, the plan is part of an EU effort to reduce its dependence on big technology companies.