Finnish politician, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy
The European Commission has fined Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to assess systemic risks and for selling unsafe products, including baby toys and chargers. Temu must submit an action plan by Aug. 28 and may appeal; the case marks a major enforcement milestone for online marketplaces in the EU.
European leaders unveil a technology sovereignty package to boost domestic semiconductors, cloud capacity and data centers, aiming to reduce reliance on non‑European tech providers amid geopolitical tensions. The package faces Parliament and Council scrutiny and could reshape how public services rely on digital infrastructure.
The European Commission has preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act, saying Meta’s Instagram and Facebook pose risks to users’ physical and mental health. It demands disabling autoplay and infinite scroll by default, less personalized content, and new screen-time breaks. Meta disputes the findings and says it has already taken protective steps; a final decision could bring heavy penalties.
The European Commission has adopted rules under the Digital Markets Act to require Google to allow rival AI assistants on Android and to share anonymized search data with competitors by 2027, aiming to broaden alternatives to Google Search and Gemini. The measures include privacy safeguards and a phased rollout, with some features becoming available in 2027.