Pluralistic: How the EU can punish Google (despite Trump) (27 Jul 2026)

The blog post discusses the challenges and strategies of the EU in enforcing regulations against American Big Tech, especially in light of the political climate under Trump's presidency. It addresses the interconnectedness of global tech policy, the EU's Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, and the implications of Trump's support for tech giants versus the EU's regulatory ambitions. Through the lens of the Serenity Prayer, the author posits that while the EU cannot control Google's actions, it can redefine its own regulatory approach to foster European companies. The post also critiques Trump's manipulation of political and economic power over tech regulation.