Digital Services Act

01/28/2026

Commission Opens DSA Investigation into X’s Grok

EU opens formal DSA investigation into X’s Grok features and extends recommender-systems probe to assess failures in risk assessment, mitigation and compliance with Articles 34, 35 and 42.

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01/28/2026

Commission designates WhatsApp as VLOP under the Digital Services Act

The Commission designated WhatsApp Channels as a VLOP under the DSA, triggering four‑month compliance duties for systemic risk mitigation and Commission-led supervision by mid‑May 2026.

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01/02/2026

EU Reasserts Autonomy in Enforcing DSA and DMA

EU leaders reaffirm regulatory autonomy over DSA and DMA enforcement as US threatens measures against EU firms and Commission steps up digital platform oversight.

12/10/2025

X blocks European Commission ads after €120m penalty

X has reportedly terminated the European Commission’s advertising account days after receiving a €120 million fine under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

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.