Vodafone's head of EU affairs, Darren Ennis, criticized the European Union for its lack of support for international telecom growth, which he claims is hindering economic expansion. He emphasized the need for a proactive approach rather than a defensive one, particularly in the context of mergers and infrastructure investments. Ennis pointed out that the EU's fragmented telecom market leads to lower profits and insufficient funding for upgrades, ultimately affecting digitalization and competitiveness. He called for modernization of competition rules, while acknowledging concerns about consumer impact. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)