Brussels vs. Washington

Digital regulation’s transatlantic divide.
Brussels vs. Washington
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For years, Europe has tried to convince itself that it could regulate its way to technological greatness. Instead of becoming a technological powerhouse, it produced rules, many rules, with effects now extending far beyond its own borders. In 2026, those rules are colliding head on with an American president who refuses to accept that U.S. innovation could be governed from Brussels.

Cláudia Ascensão Nunes
Cláudia Ascensão Nunes
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Cláudia Ascensão Nunes is a Portuguese writer and political commentator. She is the president of Ladies of Liberty Alliance—Portugal and a columnist featured in both national and international publications. Cláudia collaborates with Young Voices and focuses on economic freedom, European policy, and transatlantic cooperation. She has over 20,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter), where she shares insights on politics, liberalism, and cultural issues.
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