This paper examines the clash between the European Union and the Trump administration over Big Tech and AI regulation, focusing on the record fine imposed on Google. It contrasts the U.S. ex post and the EU ex ante regulatory approaches, underscoring the risks of both under- and overregulation. Defending Europe’s digital sovereignty—through instruments such as the DSA, DMA, and ACI—is crucial to ensuring the Union’s future autonomy and competitiveness.

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