The big event, of course, was the European Union's move to exclude Chinese vendors from 5G. Until now, its "5G toolbox" has been merely a recommendation, advising member states not to use so-called "high-risk vendors." Evidently frustrated to see most countries have not heeded its advice, the European Commission (EC) now proposes to make its toolbox mandatory, penalizing governments and companies that disobey the rules. The move has been quickly welcomed by Nokia's top executive. "I think, for Europe, this is a very good and important step, because building trusted networks is critical for sovereignty," CEO Justin Hotard told reporters on a call earlier today.