Digital Services Act

12/09/2025

EU fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act

EU fines X €120m under the DSA for deceptive blue checkmarks, inadequate ad transparency, and unlawful restrictions on researcher access to platform data.

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12/09/2025

Commission presents 2030 Consumer Agenda

The EU’s 2030 Consumer Agenda outlines new digital fairness, enforcement, cross‑border, and sustainability initiatives that will significantly tighten consumer protection in digital markets.

12/03/2025

Irish media regulator probes TikTok and LinkedIn over DSA child protection duties

Coimisiún na Meán is investigating TikTok and LinkedIn for possible DSA breaches over opaque, non-anonymous reporting mechanisms for suspected child sexual abuse material.

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12/02/2025

French president slams EU delay in enforcing DSA and DMA on big tech

Macron accuses the EU of moving too slowly on DSA and DMA probes into US tech firms and warns against US pressure to dilute enforcement in exchange for trade concessions.

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12/02/2025

Trump administration threatens EU over Google fine and strict digital laws

Lutnick ties US tech investment and a steel and aluminum deal to EU softening DSA and DMA enforcement, while Brussels doubles down on its digital rulebook and simplification agenda.

11/28/2025

EU lawmakers call for social media ban for children under 16

European Parliament urges an EU-wide under‑16 default ban on social media, targeting addictive design and dark patterns, while pressing to strengthen child protection beyond the DSA.

11/20/2025

Court upholds Amazon’s DSA VLOP designation

The General Court upheld the Commission’s designation of Amazon Store as a DSA VLOP, confirming the legality and proportionality of enhanced obligations for very large online platforms.

11/19/2025

Commission assesses DSA’s interplay with EU law

Commission confirms DSA’s VLOP/VLOSE criteria fit for purpose, maps overlaps with 54 EU acts, and calls for clearer coordination to ensure coherent, legally certain digital regulation.

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11/19/2025

Commission presents European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society

The Commission’s Democracy Shield and Civil Society Strategy strengthen EU defenses against disinformation, support free media and elections, and expand protection and funding for civil society.

11/14/2025

Ireland investigates X over DSA compliance on user appeals and complaints

Ireland’s media regulator probes X for potential DSA breaches on user appeals, transparency, and complaints, with possible fines up to 6% of annual turnover and parallel EU scrutiny ongoing.