Silicon Valley vs Brussels: the Shifting Balance of Tech Power
Is the Brussels Effect losing its grip, and what does that mean for global tech business?”
That was the central question at our March 25 Breakfast Talk Rendez-Vous, where Dr. Sara Migliorini shared insightful perspectives on the shifting balance between EU regulation and the influence of U.S. tech giants. For years, the so-called Brussels Effect meant that global tech companies adopted EU standards worldwide, simply because operating under multiple regulatory systems was too complex and costly.
Today, that dynamic is shifting.
Dr. Migliorini highlighted how U.S. tech companies are increasingly pushing back against EU regulations through legal challenges, policy engagement, and technical workarounds. At the same time, recent signals from the EU itself suggest a growing focus on competitiveness, potentially leading to a more flexible regulatory approach through its Digital Omnibus proposals.
The result? A move away from one global standard rulebook towards a more fragmented and localized regulatory landscape.
For technology businesses operating across markets, this shift really matters. Regulatory certainty is no longer a given, and navigating multiple frameworks is becoming more complex, making adaptability to these ever-changing regulations more important than ever.
Our sincere thanks to Dr. Sara Migliorini for sharing her expertise, and to Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 for co-sponsoring this event.
FMCC looks forward to welcoming you to our upcoming FMCC events!