> "The non-profit root server operators might have to leave the EU and put up active measures so that no Europeans can use their root servers. They can’t afford

> "The non-profit root server operators might have to leave the EU and put up active measures so that no Europeans can use their root servers. They can’t afford to do all the paperwork for NIS 2." I think this is the point where the argument falters. The author is overstating the cost impact regulatory compliance has and understates the non-profit resources. Also, the idea that commercial providers will take over with their competitive edge in regulatory compliance doesn't work, since there is really no impact of such compliance skills on service quality. Everybody provides the same service, so if the operators can comply somehow (even if slow and badly), they are good