Germany Pushes for EU Digital Harmony

Germany Pushes for EU Digital Harmony

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The video discusses Angela Merkel's push for EU-wide data protection laws to compete with tech giants like Google. It highlights the pressure from German companies for a unified proposal and Merkel's neutral stance on net neutrality due to Germany's current broadband capacity. The video also covers the NSA's tapping of Merkel's phone, which has strained relations with US tech companies. Lastly, it introduces Oetinger, the incoming digital commissioner, who is seen as a Merkel ally and potentially more anti-Google than his predecessor.

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What is Angela Merkel's stance on the harmonization of EU laws regarding data protection?

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What challenges does Merkel face regarding net neutrality in Germany?

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What was the reaction of Merkel's officials regarding her conversation with Eric Schmidt about her phone being tapped?

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How do German companies view Merkel's relationship with US tech companies like Google?

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What are the expectations for the incoming digital commissioner Oetinger in relation to Google?

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