Sept 28 Reuters Germany last week became the latest European country to propose restrictions or bans on the use of equipment made by China39;s Huawei HWT.UL and ZTE, citing security concerns.

The European Union39;s industry chief Thierry Breton in June urged more EU countries to join the efforts to curb or block Huawei and ZTE equipment from the bloc39;s 5G telecoms networks.

Here are the countries that have introduced curbs so far

BRITAIN

Britain in 2020 decided to ban Huawei and other vendors it deemed a high security risk from 5G networks. Last year, it extended the deadline to remove Huawei39;s equipment until the end of 2023.

ESTONIA

Estonia39;s parliament approved new legislation in 2021 that effectively banned telecom operators from choosing Chinese vendors for telecom equipment.

DENMARK

Danish lawmakers in 2021 passed legislation to allow the screening of foreign investments to ensure they do not pose a threat to national security. The new legislation was developed in part following security concerns over a bid by Huawei to build Denmark39;s 5G network.

FRANCE

French authorities in 2020 told telecoms operators planning to buy Huawei 5G equipment that they would not be able to renew licences for the gear once they expire, effectively phasing Huawei out of mobile networks.

GERMANY

Germany39;s interior ministry on Sept. 20 proposed forcing telecoms operators to remove all critical components made by Huawei and ZTE in their 5G core networks by 2026.

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