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Germany’s Bid to Bar Big Tech From EU Financial Data System Gains Backing

Diplomats forecast a late-stage FiDA deal that keeps Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta out.

Overview

  • FiDA would require banks and insurers to share customer data with third-party providers on consumer consent to spur new digital services.
  • Germany circulated a proposal to exclude large U.S. platforms to foster an EU-focused financial ecosystem and protect consumer digital sovereignty.
  • EU diplomats say the plan has traction across multiple capitals, with Big Tech seen heading for defeat as negotiations wrap up in the coming weeks.
  • The European Parliament and the European Commission have signaled support for limiting platform access, aligning with concerns from incumbent financial institutions.
  • U.S. tech trade groups warn exclusion would entrench banks and curb consumer choice, while President Trump threatens tariffs over perceived discrimination.