DSA: The Commission is stepping up its pace
Observers can now see a certain zeal on the part of the EU Commission to enforce the DSA. However, there is still a risk of political influence.
By Corinna Visser
Observers can now see a certain zeal on the part of the EU Commission to enforce the DSA. However, there is still a risk of political influence.
By Corinna Visser
More and more countries are taking their cue from Australia and introducing plans to ban minors from using social media. Spain is now one of them.
By Corinna Visser
The United States government has published a document from the DSA proceedings against X that has been marked as sensitive. It reveals internal working methods of the EU Commission and findings on Elon Musk’s area of responsibility.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission is initiating two specification proceedings. They are intended to specify how Google is to implement the Digital Markets Act. They relate to interoperability with Android and information sharing for competing search engines.
By Corinna Visser
The European Commission has classified the WhatsApp channels feature as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) service, subjecting it to VLOP rules under the Digital Services Act. The private messaging service remains exempt from these rules.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission promises to make it easier for cross-border telecommunications services with its new Digital Networks Act. But Brussels wants to stay out of agreements between Big Tech and Big Telco.
By Corinna Visser
In a speech, the French President emphasized how important it is for the Commission to stand firm on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). Some consultation participants are calling for even stricter rules.
By Corinna Visser
A group of MEPs has leveled harsh criticism at the Commission’s work. They consider business models based on hate to be dangerous and are calling on the Commission to enforce the DSA more systematically.
By Corinna Visser
The investigation will focus on AI Overviews and AI Mode. The Commission alleges that Google may have used content from third parties without appropriate remuneration.
By Corinna Visser
In an own-initiative report, the EU Parliament calls for stricter rules to protect children and young people on the internet. MEPs are calling for age limits for social media and a mandatory age-appropriate design of online platforms.
By Corinna Visser