Von der Leyen Warns Big Tech: Play by EU Rules or Face Consequences
The EU’s commitment to enforcing its Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), and AI Act faces significant pressure from the U.S., with Vice President Vance threatening NATO withdrawal if the regulations are strictly applied. Concerns exist that this pressure is leading to delays in enforcing these laws, including potential fines against companies like X (formerly Twitter). Von der Leyen’s statement reaffirms the EU’s intention to enforce its digital rules regardless of political pressure or company ownership. This determination follows a recent investigation into X, with potential multi-billion dollar fines under consideration.
John Q. Hosedrinker