EU KIDS Act Would Restrict Social Media Access for Children
The proposed EU KIDS Act would impose age limits and safety-by-design duties on major platforms, backed by audits, rapid enforcement, and fines of up to 6% of global turnover.
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EU Demands Meta Address Addictive Social Media Features
The Commission expects Meta to introduce stronger child-safety measures under the DSA, including screen-time and parental controls for Facebook and Instagram.
Poland Calls for €250 Million Meta Fine Over Scam Ads
Poland has urged the Commission to fine Meta €250 million and investigate alleged DSA failures in tackling scam ads on Facebook and Instagram.
French Court Invalidates Under-15 Social Media Access Ban
France’s Constitutional Council struck down the under-15 social media ban as disproportionate and insufficiently protective of privacy in age verification.
EU May Designate Roblox and ChatGPT as VLOPs Under the DSA
Roblox and ChatGPT may receive DSA VLOP and VLOSE designations, triggering enhanced EU systemic-risk, audit, and transparency duties.
Google Updates EU Hotel Search Results to Comply With DMA
Google’s reported EU hotel-search changes may respond to DMA self-preferencing rules by increasing visibility for travel platforms and hotel websites.
EU Imposes €890 Million Fine on Google for DMA Breaches in Search and Google Play
The Commission fined Google €890 million under the DMA over alleged self-preferencing in Search and anti-steering restrictions in Google Play.
EU General Court Upholds Apple DMA Gatekeeper Designation
The EU General Court upheld Apple’s DMA gatekeeper designation for iOS and the App Store, supporting the Commission’s approach to core platform services.
EU Considers Social Media Age Restrictions for Minors
The EU is considering age-based social media restrictions for children, supported by privacy-preserving age assurance and stronger platform duties under EU digital law.
Denmark Backs Belgium in EU Press Publishers’ Right Case
Denmark backs Belgium at the CJEU in a case that could define how far EU states may protect and remunerate press publishers under Article 15 DSM Directive.