The European Commission has taken on new powers over the bloc’s export controls, in a bid to circumvent Russia and restrict its access to cutting-edge technology.
In a break with decades-old practice, the commission last week said it restricted the EU’s export of so-called dual use equipment that can have both civilian and military applications including quantum computers, semiconductor-making machines and integrated circuits.
“Uniform EU-level controls guarantee effectiveness and transparency while maintaining the Union’s competitiveness and a level playing field for economic operators,” it said.
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