Tech News EU Commission probes TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat’s video suggestions The EU executive has started an investigation into social media network practices, given fears that vulnerable people are being fed fake news and content promoting self-harm. 02/10/2024
Tech News What were tech commissioner Virkkunen’s policy concerns as an MEP? Data shows that incoming EU tech commissioner Henna Virkkunen showed growing interest in tech dossiers such as audiovisual laws during her ten years as an MEP. 02/10/2024
Europe News Six EU countries call for tough DSA action against platforms like Shein, Temu Germany, Austria, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands and France call for a unified approach in enforcing EU-standards in e-commerce. 26/09/2024
Tech News Dutch DSA authority received 170 complaints, but lacks power to act In July the European Commission began infringement proceedings against six countries for failing to implement the Digital Services Act, despite the law being applicable to all online platforms in February. 24/09/2024
Tech News Consumer group asks for Meta to act on fake ads Meta is not acting on fake online ads, which breaches the Digital Services Act (DSA), claims Dutch consumer group Consumentenbond. 24/09/2024
Tech News More DSA probes coming soon, says EU Commission top official The EU Commission already has DSA investigations pending into TikTok, Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, X and AliExpress. 12/09/2024
Tech News Online platforms’ advertising transparency checked by EU Commission Election integrity and protection of minors are the other priority areas so far earmarked for DSA enforcement. 11/09/2024
Tech News Euronews Digital Summer: AI needs no more rules, says EU Commission tech chief Roberto Viola discusses Europe's technological edge and future challenges. 05/09/2024
Europe News Commission mandarin flags convergence of digital with industry The growing applications of innovative tech pose a challenge for Brussels, an official's new book claims 28/08/2024
Europe News EU Commission distances itself from French Telegram spat Arrest of Telegram CEO has nothing to do with DSA, Commission says. 26/08/2024
Tech News Dutch regulator to fine sellers of fake online reviews Sanctions of up to €900,000 seek to end misleading and unfair practices in e-commerce 23/08/2024
Tech News Is Breton best placed to stay on as digital commissioner? Most EU Commission nominees lack a tech background 23/08/2024
Tech News Telegram still doesn't meet large platform requirements under DSA Belgian authorities to monitor excessive rise in drug channels on the platform. 21/08/2024
Tech News Elon Musk's X sees decline in users in the EU The number is still well above the threshold to fall within the scope of the Digital Services Act. 19/08/2024
Tech News Meta urged to answer EU questions on CrowdTangle The company's transparency tool was taken offline and replaced by others 16/08/2024
Europe News EU Commission not drawn on Musk insults against Breton Breton argued in the letter that, despite the interview taking place outside the EU, whatever was said during the live event could impact the EU public order and therefore fall under the DSA. 13/08/2024
Europe News EU’s Breton reminds Musk of legal obligations ahead of Trump interview Elon Musk hosted US presidential hopeful Donald Trump in a live-streamed conversation on his X platform on Monday. 12/08/2024
Tech News X reaction to UK riots could impact DSA probe, says Commission Legal proceedings were launched in December 2023 against X handling of illegal contents and disinformation on its platform. 08/08/2024