Tag: DSA
Amazon files lawsuit against tightened EU regulation
Amazon In addition to Zalando and Amazon, the EU also rates the iPhone provider Apple and the Internet group Google as “Very Large Online Platforms” (VLOP). (Photo: IMAGO/Lobeca) Brussels After…
Federal ministers threaten Twitter with consequences
Berlin The expected exit of the short message service Twitter from an EU agreement to combat disinformation on the Internet is causing outrage within the federal government. “With the Code…
These online services will be monitored by the EU in the future
Brussels The EU Commission wants to subject the 19 largest Internet providers to strict new rules. In addition to US industry giants such as Facebook, Twitter, Amazon and several offers…
EU Commissioner Breton threatens Twitter boss Musk with license withdrawal
Thierry Breton The EU Commissioner is Musk’s worst adversary. (Photo: AP) Brussels The warning was clear: EU Commissioner Thierry Breton pointed out to Twitter boss Elon Musk in a video…
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton is Elon Musk’s worst opponent
Outline of Elon Musk After his Twitter takeover, the billionaire presented himself as a champion of freedom of expression, but also caused a lot of chaos. (Photo: Reuters) At first…
Elon Musk risks EU penalties with his Twitter course
Brussels The reforms at Twitter could be illegal under European law. “If Twitter no longer has the option to remove illegal content, that is a clear breach of the rules…
Elon Musk wants to bring Trump back to Twitter
Twitter profile More transparency in algorithms is part of Musk’s plans for Twitter. (Photo: Reuters) Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who wants to take over Twitter, sees no contradiction in his…
Cartel watchdog fights Google with new weapons
Margrethe Vestager and Thierry Breton signing a law The two members of the commission often have to work together. (Photo: AP) Brussels This Monday begins a billion-dollar lawsuit for small,…
The new EU law DSA is the best thing that could have happened to the internet
Flags in front of the Europa building The “Digital Services Act” is intended to prevent social media from spreading conspiracy theories in particular. (Photo: obs) Anyone remember the old internet?…
The new EU law DSA is the best thing that could have happened to the internet
Flags in front of the Europa building The “Digital Services Act” is intended to prevent social media from spreading conspiracy theories in particular. (Photo: obs) Anyone remember the old internet?…
How the EU is now taming the internet
Social networks Instead of banning more content on social media, the EU law aims to disclose and possibly change how the platforms work. (Photo: dpa) Brussels Shortly before the end…
The EU has found the best answer to fake news yet
Social media The meta corporation knows that its Facebook and Instagram products make people mentally ill and turn entire nations against each other. (Photo: imago images/Cris Faga) What a great…
How the EU wants to create a new social media world
DSA The Danish social democrat Christel Schaldemose is responsible for the Digital Services Act in the European Parliament. (Photo: action press) Brussels The European Parliament wants to adopt its position…
Europe needs containment strategy against Facebook
Europe column Every week Moritz Koch, head of the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because…
Why an EU law could exacerbate the fake news problem
Frances Haugen before the European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee The Facebook whistleblower warned of exceptions in the DSA. (Photo: dpa) Brussels You seldom hear so much mutual respect in a…