Currently, one-third of EU member states have already banned Huawei from participating in the development of critical 5G infrastructure. Thierry Breton, the EU’s internal market commissioner, has called for more countries to join these bans, emphasizing that the limited number of bans jeopardizes the collective security of the union. EU executives are scheduled to discuss the recommendations in an upcoming meeting.
The FT report suggests that the current European Commission is unlikely to conclude work on any new regulations, and it is doubtful that concrete actions will be seen this year. The European Parliament is known for its slow adoption of new regulations.
