U.S. Push to Weaken Digital Services Act
A U.S. State Department cable instructs diplomats to lobby EU governments to roll back the DSA, alleging free speech and cost concerns that the European Commission firmly rejects.
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Temu Under EU Investigation for DSA Violations on Marketplace Safety
The EU Commission has preliminarily found Temu in breach of the DSA for inadequate risk assessment of illegal products, potentially leading to significant fines and corrective measures.
Meta follows Google in banning EU political ads
Meta and Google will halt all political and social issue ads in the EU due to the strict requirements of the new TTPA regulation, citing excessive compliance burdens.
Commission presents digital safety guidelines and age verification app
The European Commission has issued new guidelines and an age-verification app prototype to enhance online safety and privacy for minors under the Digital Services Act.
Commission adopts DSA guidelines for protecting children online
The Commission’s new DSA guidelines outline measures for platforms to protect minors online, focusing on privacy, safety, age assurance, and risk-based compliance.
EU Publishers Sue Google for Antitrust Violations Over AI Overviews in Search
Google faces an EU antitrust lawsuit over its AI Overviews, with publishers alleging misuse of content and significant revenue loss amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Apple and Meta Appeal €700 Million DMA Fines
Apple and Meta have appealed DMA breach findings and €700 million in fines, challenging the European Commission’s enforcement of new digital market rules.
EU Stands Firm Against U.S. Pressure over Digital Laws
The European Commission has reaffirmed that its digital regulations are non-negotiable with the U.S., emphasizing enforcement based on European values and ongoing investigations under the DSA.
EU Digital Services Act set to allow national social media age limits with flexible verification
The European Commission will allow EU countries to set their own social media age limits under the DSA, with flexible age verification methods to reduce regulatory fragmentation.
Meta Risks EU Penalties for Pay-or-Consent Model
Meta faces potential daily fines from the EU for its “pay-or-consent” ad model, which regulators argue violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering a minimal-data alternative.