Comment by pyrale

On one hand, there is a will from some people to be less dependent.

On the other hand, the EU bodies as well as national reps are besieged by lobbyists and diplomats, and without much backlash from constituents, it's very hard not to find someone that will do what you want. Just look at this former EC commissioner [1] working for Uber.

Flip-floping happens occasionally when the public catches up.

[1]: https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/opening-summary/en/181717