USA warns EU of devastating retaliation over Starlink spectrum proposal

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US Ambassador to the EU, Andrew Puzder, has warned that European companies could face 'devastating' commercial retaliation from Washington if the European Union proceeds with plans to restrict access to specific radio frequency spectrums.

The dispute centers on a European Commission proposal under the Digital Networks Act (DNA) to reserve a portion of the spectrum used for direct satellite-to-smartphone connections for European operators. This move aims to bolster European technological sovereignty and reduce dependence on US and Chinese firms.

SpaceX, which operates the Starlink satellite network, has expressed strong opposition, stating that these changes could negatively impact connectivity in Ukraine, where the service is critical for both civilian and military communications. Puzder argued that attempting to boost European competitiveness by undermining US companies is not a legitimate legislative goal, urging Brussels and Washington to cooperate instead to compete with China in fields like artificial intelligence.

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Andrew Puzder · Donald Trump · Elon Musk · European Commission · SpaceX · Starlink

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[● 5 SOURCES] The EU aims to increase technological sovereignty and reduce dependence on US companies due to political unpredictability. www.dnews.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · nos.nl · www.in.gr
[● 18 SOURCES] The European Commission proposed reserving part of the radio frequency spectrum for direct satellite-to-smartphone connections for EU operators. www.dnews.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.rmf24.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · nos.nl · +12 more
[● 9 SOURCES] SpaceX warned that the proposed frequency changes could negatively impact connectivity in Ukraine. www.dnews.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · nos.nl · www.in.gr · space24.pl · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Puzder argued that undermining US competitiveness is not a legitimate way to boost European companies. www.rmf24.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · actualidad-rt.com · space24.pl · www.vz.lt · +1 more
[● 19 SOURCES] US Ambassador Andrew Puzder warned that European businesses could face devastating retaliation if the EU limits access for US companies. www.dnews.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.rmf24.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · nos.nl · +13 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The EU aims to increase technological sovereignty and reduce dependence on US companies. www.in.gr · www.dnews.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The proposed spectrum reservation is part of the Digital Networks Act (DNA). space24.pl · www.rmf24.pl · www.moncloa.com