EU Treats Tech Governance as Security

European officials are explicitly treating the governance of major technology companies as a national and democratic security issue, beyond traditional competition or device testing. The European Commission says ensuring platforms are run under democratic, transparent patterns — not merely regulating market power or cybersecurity testing — must be part of security strategy and deployed quickly. — If adopted, this reframing expands the scope of national security policy to include platform governance rules, transparency mandates, and democratic oversight, affecting procurement, surveillance law, and regulatory reach across the EU.