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TechREG® Chronicle – Brussels Tech Effect

December 2024

Dear Readers, The so-called “Brussels Effect” refers to the EU's capacity to influence regulatory standards globally. This phenomenon is attributed to several factors, including the EU's position as the world's largest importer of digital services, its relatively open markets, and the absence of competing global standards. This influence can be...

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