German minister issues tech warning
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German minister issues tech warning

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German Economy Minister Robert Habeck reacts after attending the ARD TV live debate 'Wahlarena' in Berlin, Germany, Feb 17, 2025. Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck has criticized Silicon Valley's control over Europe's digital sphere, calling for the European Union to break free from "tech oligarchs" such as Elon Musk, who he said are undermining democracy. At a televised voter forum on Monday, ahead of Sunday's national election, the Greens' candidate for chancellor described Musk's influence as a direct threat to European principles, Politico reported. Warning of the dangerous alliance between political and tech power, Habeck said, "The most powerful man in the world — the US president — and the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, have teamed up to eliminate boundaries on power," referring to Musk's substantial role in Donald Trump's administration. Dismissing current European regulations as inadequate, Habeck asked, "Why don't we have a German or European communication platform of our own?"

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