Scholz Pushes for 5G Expansion and Collaboration with Nordic Telecom Companies at Stockholm Summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with leaders from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the Nordic summit on security and competitiveness in Stockholm to discuss the importance of expanding the 5G mobile network in Europe. He emphasized the need for Europe to embrace this advanced technology in order to stay competitive globally and not fall behind other continents.

During his visit to Ericsson in Stockholm, Scholz praised the success of the progressive technology company and its Finnish counterpart Nokia. He highlighted the importance of leveraging the expertise of these telecommunications companies to maintain competitiveness and security in the global arena.

In discussions with Nokia in Berlin, Scholz emphasized the security features of technology offered by both companies. There is ongoing debate about whether European governments should restrict the use of components from Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE in their 5G networks. Scholz expressed concern that such restrictions could hinder progress and lead to a less secure network.

Overall, Scholz’s message at the summit was clear – Europe must prioritize the expansion of the 5G network and leverage the expertise of its telecommunications companies to maintain competitiveness and security in the global arena.