EU’s new digital envoy says he’s in Silicon Valley to talk, not enforce

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The EU’s new envoy for digital says his office in San Francisco will pave the way towards a more cooperative relationship with Big Tech companies. In an interview with MLex, Gerard de Graaf discussed the role of the new office, the EU’s landmark legislation targeting tech platforms and the future of the internet. The envoy expects his new office to provide the bloc with a direct line of communication with key decisionmakers in tech companies including Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta Platforms.