Germany Tightens Tech Supplier Rules, Targeting China

Germanys parliament approves new law to tighten regulations on tech suppliers, particularly from China, in critical infrastructure sectors. The law gives the Interior Ministry power to ban components from specific manufacturers if they pose cybersecurity risks. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signals tougher stance against Huawei, stating he would not allow any Chinese components in the upcoming six-G network. The new law implements the EUs NIS two Directive and is expected to be fully utilized, despite concerns about potential economic retaliation from Beijing and unpredictability of the rules.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.