Ben Wray

In this discussion, Ben Wray, a researcher focused on the platform economy and author of the Gig Economy Project, dives into Europe's fraught relationship with U.S. pressure over tech and labor rights. He explores the Dutch government's short-lived nationalization of Nexperia amid geopolitical tensions. Wray critiques Europe’s dependency on both the U.S. and China, highlighting how companies like Nexperia exemplify this 'weaponized interdependence.' He also sheds light on the implications of the EU's labor policies, emphasizing the risks of 'Uberization' in vulnerable sectors.