Neustart Europa gegen die Techkonzerne – wer gewinnt?
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Sep 25, 2025 Jakob von Lindern, a digital policy journalist and head of the digital desk at Die Zeit, breaks down the EU's ambitious tech regulations like the DMA and DSA. He explains how these laws aim to foster fair competition and curb online harms, while also discussing their mixed impacts on innovation, such as delayed features from major companies. Jakob analyzes the political landscape, including Trump’s intervention and its effects on EU resolve, and shares insights into the technology investments shaping our future, like Nvidia's bet on AI. The conversation wraps up with a look at the rising popularity of smart rings.
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Meme Wars Recommended Reading
- Jakob recommended the book 'Meme Wars' to understand how fringe memes enter the mainstream.
- He tied the reading to his reporting on the Charlie Kirk murder and online inscription memes.
What DMA And DSA Actually Do
- The DMA and DSA target platform power and moderation rules rather than general tech innovation.
- The DMA focuses on market fairness while the DSA sets rules for handling illegal content and online trade.
Gatekeepers Defined, Not Every Service
- The EU designated seven gatekeeper companies and listed specific services to regulate under the DMA.
- This targets dominant firms like Google, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft and Booking.com to open markets.
