Legislation will ensure a fair, democratic and safe digital environment, European Commission Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen told Euronews.
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The European Union is pressing ahead with its plans to enforce new laws on social media platforms like X, TikTok and Facebook, despite pressure from the US.
In an interview with Euronews, European Commission Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen, who is responsible for security and technology, explained that these laws are crucial for protecting democracy from disinformation and market abuses.
The Digital Services Act (DSA), which addresses disinformation, and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), aimed at ensuring a fairer digital economy, have come under significant scrutiny from US President Donald Trump's top ally, Elon Musk.
Last month, Trump issued a memo stating that the DMA, which outlines regulations for tech companies in the European market, would be closely examined and could lead to US-imposed tariffs.
However, Virkkunen confirmed that the European Union remains committed to implementing both the DSA and DMA wherever necessary, despite the ongoing confrontation with Washington.
"With the DMA, we want to ensure that big players do not misuse their market power and that new innovations can enter the European market," Virkkunen said.
"The DSA is about taking down illegal content and products, ensuring a safe, democratic, and fair environment."
To find out more, watch Euronews' video in the player above.