The non-binding recommendations (called a “toolbox” and “a European approach to 5G security”) to which the bloc’s 28 countries agreed is similar to the U.K.’s decision yesterday to allow high-risk vendors such as Huawei to take part in its 5G networks, albeit with restrictions. EU member states have until April 30 to implement the mitigating measures. (Bloomberg)

Talking point: The EU’s decision treads a very fine and tense line in a dispute that has seen Washington threaten sanctions on countries that use Chinese equipment and Beijing warnings of repercussions for German carmakers if its companies are banned. It comes as the Trump administration expressed it was “disappointed” in the U.K., urging that Westminster “relook” its decision in order to maintain the countries’ special relationship (which has become “less special” in the last 24 hours) as they head into post-Brexit negotiations this week. Meanwhile, Huawei is using Britain’s decision to push Australia to rethink its 2018 ban. It called the EU’s decision a “non-biased and fact-based approach.” However, it remains under fire as Germany reportedly claims it has evidence of Huawei collaborating with Chinese intelligence, allegations Huawei has denied.