Well it's their own doing. Facebook doesn't give European politicians and regulators any arguments that speak for them: - (Basically) No jobs in Europe - (Ba

Well it's their own doing. Facebook doesn't give European politicians and regulators any arguments that speak for them: - (Basically) No jobs in Europe - (Basically) No taxes in Europe - Easily replaceable (aka no major economic consequences when they disappear) - Considered as dividing the population and fueling conflict for profit - In a position to block meaningful local competition - Facebook flipped them off in the past when they could get away with it - Facebook delivers the data of EU citizens directly to foreign secret services. Even if you don't care about privacy, this removes a potential bargaining chip for future transatlantic contracts.