EU Official Ribera Reaffirms Tech Sovereignty During Silicon Valley Meetings
EU official Teresa Ribera emphasized the bloc's regulatory sovereignty and established clear boundaries regarding its technology rules during a series of meetings with top Silicon Valley executives in California on March 25, 2026.
Meetings with Industry Leaders Ribera held discussions with senior executives from leading technology firms in Silicon Valley. The meetings took place as part of ongoing engagement between European Union institutions and major U.S. tech companies.
Position on Tech Rules and Trade During the visit, Ribera explicitly reinforced the EU's position on maintaining the integrity of its digital regulations. She doubled down on red lines around mixing the EU's tech rules with trade negotiations with the U.S. This statement delineates a firm boundary, treating the bloc's digital governance framework as a separate matter from broader transatlantic trade discussions.