EU’s New 5G Security Plan Doesn’t Ban Huawei Despite US Concerns

The move fell significantly short of an outright ban on the Beijing-backed company being involved in the emerging 5G networks.

A journalist takes pictures of a projection screen prior to the start of Germany's auction for the construction of an ultra-fast 5G mobile network on March 19, 2019 at the German Federal Network Agency in Mainz, western Germany. Arne Dedert/AFP/Getty Images

BRUSSELS—Europe has ignored U.S. calls to ban Chinese technology giant Huawei from running 5G networks, with officials instead announcing a continent-wide security review of emerging cyber threats.

The European Commission asked all member states to conduct investigations to identify vulnerabilities linked to next-generation mobile internet, amid growing anxiety over the role of the state-owned operator.