EU Tech Commissioner Defends Digital Services Act Enforcement
Henna Virkkunen addresses Parliamentary concerns over EU's digital regulation efforts.
STRASBOURG – The European Commission's Tech Chief, Henna Virkkunen, has defended the EU's enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) amid calls from Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for increased efforts to tackle alleged violations by major tech companies.
During a parliamentary session, Virkkunen emphasized the importance of addressing foreign interference in digital platforms, highlighting recent requests made to the social media platform X for information about their recommender systems.
She stated, 'Strong and timely enforcement is required as well as decisions that stand in court.' Virkkunen also announced plans to expand the team working on DSA enforcement to 200 members.
MEPs have urged the European Commission to expedite its investigations under the DSA, especially in light of reported foreign interference during elections in Germany and Romania.
MEP Iratxe Garcia Perez remarked on the significance of this period for defending European democracies, stating that social media, initially seen as tools for progress, have become potential threats to EU values.
Andreas Schwab, another MEP, called for decisive action against confirmed violations, emphasizing the need for urgent investigations to curb misinformation and regulate online recommender systems.
The European Commission has launched investigations into potential DSA violations by very large online platforms, including Elon Musk's X and Meta's Facebook and Instagram.
These investigations focus on content moderation practices and algorithm changes.
The intensified scrutiny by the European Commission is part of its broader strategy to ensure compliance with the DSA, which took effect in 2023, and to uphold regulatory standards on significant digital platforms operating in Europe.
During a parliamentary session, Virkkunen emphasized the importance of addressing foreign interference in digital platforms, highlighting recent requests made to the social media platform X for information about their recommender systems.
She stated, 'Strong and timely enforcement is required as well as decisions that stand in court.' Virkkunen also announced plans to expand the team working on DSA enforcement to 200 members.
MEPs have urged the European Commission to expedite its investigations under the DSA, especially in light of reported foreign interference during elections in Germany and Romania.
MEP Iratxe Garcia Perez remarked on the significance of this period for defending European democracies, stating that social media, initially seen as tools for progress, have become potential threats to EU values.
Andreas Schwab, another MEP, called for decisive action against confirmed violations, emphasizing the need for urgent investigations to curb misinformation and regulate online recommender systems.
The European Commission has launched investigations into potential DSA violations by very large online platforms, including Elon Musk's X and Meta's Facebook and Instagram.
These investigations focus on content moderation practices and algorithm changes.
The intensified scrutiny by the European Commission is part of its broader strategy to ensure compliance with the DSA, which took effect in 2023, and to uphold regulatory standards on significant digital platforms operating in Europe.
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