EU to enforce social media laws despite US pressure, Commission VP Henna Virkkunen says
Laws will guarantee a good, democratic and secure digital setting, European Fee Govt Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Safety and Democracy Henna Virkkunen instructed Euronews.
The European Union is urgent forward with its plans to implement new legal guidelines on social media platforms like X, TikTok and Fb, regardless of strain from the US.
In an interview with Euronews, European Fee Govt Vice President Henna Virkkunen, who’s chargeable for safety and know-how, defined that these legal guidelines are essential for safeguarding democracy from disinformation and market abuses.
The Digital Providers Act (DSA), which addresses disinformation, and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), geared toward guaranteeing a fairer digital financial system, have come below vital scrutiny from US President Donald Trump’s high ally, Elon Musk.
Final month, Trump issued a memo stating that the DMA, which outlines rules for tech corporations within the European market, could be carefully examined and will result in US-imposed tariffs.
Nevertheless, Virkkunen confirmed that the European Union stays dedicated to implementing each the DSA and DMA wherever vital, regardless of the continuing confrontation with Washington.
“With the DMA, we wish to be sure that massive gamers don’t misuse their market energy and that new improvements can enter the European market,” Virkkunen stated.
“The DSA is about taking down unlawful content material and merchandise, guaranteeing a secure, democratic, and honest setting.”
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Video editor • Yolaine De Kerchove Dexaerde
