Joint letter urging a firm, decisive, and united response to the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the EU’s sovereign digital rulebook

Together with more than 50 civil society organizations and independent experts, the Open Markets Institute has signed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging a firm, decisive, and united response to the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the EU’s sovereign digital rulebook.

Our joint letter—covered today by POLITICO Europe and Tagesspiegel Background—calls on the European Commission to:

• Continue advancing ongoing investigations under the Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, and EU antitrust law.
• Consider additional measures in response to unprecedented U.S. interference, including the use of the EU’s new Anti-Coercion Instrument.

This moment is critical for ensuring Europe’s ability to set and enforce democratic rules for the digital economy free from foreign pressure. Open Markets is proud to stand with European partners in defending the integrity of EU law and policymaking.