Weimer Advocates for Google's Dismantling as Optimal Move
In the midst of a growing trade dispute between the US and the EU, Germany's Culture Minister, Wolfram Weimer, has taken a firm stance against US tech giant Google. Weimer believes that Google pays virtually no taxes in Germany and gives nothing back to society, a concern that has led him to call for the breakup of the company.
Weimer's concerns about Google extend beyond a monopoly issue. He believes that Google's market power poses a threat to democracy, as it is changing the media landscape in Germany. According to Weimer, Google is affecting local radio, television, and print media, potentially undermining the free formation of opinion in Germany.
The EU digital laws, which affect companies like Amazon, Apple, Meta (Facebook), Google, and Microsoft, aim to combat the spread of misinformation on platforms. However, Weimer believes that the European Union needs to do much more to effectively regulate US corporations, particularly Google.
The EU antitrust fine against Google has escalated the trade dispute between the US and the EU. US President Donald Trump has threatened state retaliation after the fine, stating that he would be forced to initiate a new tariff process if US corporations are charged again. Trump's statements were made on his online platform, Truth Social.
Weimer's calls for the breakup of Google and his advocacy for stronger regulation at both the national and EU levels position him as a strong advocate for dismantling US tech giants like Google within the EU. His concerns about Google's impact on the media landscape are significant, and he believes that Google's actions threaten the democratic foundation of Germany.
The US government has demanded changes to the EU digital laws, but Weimer remains steadfast in his belief that the European Union must take action to regulate US corporations more effectively. The trade dispute between the US and the EU continues, with Weimer's calls for the breakup of Google adding a new dimension to the ongoing negotiations.
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