EU to enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO, location

Socialists urge EU tech chief to deliver results in blockbuster US tech probes

European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is facing growing pressure to wrap up investigations into TikTok, Meta and X.

Brussels Doubles Down on Social Media Censorship

Von der Leyen warned X and Meta that the EU will enforce its disinformation rules, regardless of who’s the CEO or what Washington says.

EU to enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO, location

The European Union is determined to enforce its full digital rule book no matter who is in charge of companies such as X, Meta, Apple and Tiktok or where they are based, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Politico.

EU's Digital Rulebook: Enforcing Fair Tech Regulations Globally

EU's Digital Rulebook: Enforcing Fair Tech Regulations Globally The European Union remains resolute in implementing its comprehensive digital regulations, focusing on tech behemoths such as Meta, Apple, and TikTok. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the EU's intention to enforce rules impartially, underscoring consumer protection as a primary objective.The Digital Markets Act, which establishes guidelines to safeguard competiti…

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The European Commission wants to take tougher action against major social media companies. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is targeting US platforms such as X and Meta. She says these companies should not be exempt from the Digital Services Act (DSA), which requires social media companies to combat 'disinformation' by censoring 'disinformation' on their platforms.