Everyone but Apple going for mini-USB, micro-USB and finally USB-C is probably the most well known example. Another decently well known example was the early stages of social media moderation.

The "business model" of the EU is to check if something is going wrong or could be changed to make the life of European citizens better, to then show that to the industry with "hey, we noticed X - you got a chance to clean up shop on your own, or we will force you by passing laws".

Citing a couple would help your argument.

I'm not making an argument. I'm stating a fact that is well-known if you follow business at all.

In the United States, it is common for:

   1. Politician to complain about situation.
   2. Congressional committee holds hearing about situation.
   3. Congressmen threaten to pass laws about situation.
   4. Industry involved in situation makes changes so that laws are unnecessary.

The airline industry is full of examples. This is basic knowledge. Google is your friend.