The claim that “EU will review cases filed against US technology companies”

According to the news in The Financial Times, the EU Commission will re-evaluate investigations within the scope of the Digital Services Act (DSA) against US-based technology companies.

The news stated that the background to this lies in the fact that technology companies are calling on Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as US President next week, to intervene in the EU’s investigations.

It was stated that the re-evaluation may lead Brussels to reduce or change the scope of the investigations and will cover all cases initiated under the DSA since March 2024.

All decisions and possible fines will be suspended during the re-investigation, but technical work on the cases will continue.

While the re-evaluation of these investigations coincides with the beginning of the new term of office of the EU Commission, political pressure is also increasing, especially with Trump’s upcoming presidency.

WHAT IS DSA?

In 2022, the EU adopted the DSA, which contains the world’s most comprehensive rules for technology companies and digital platforms.

DSA helps EU limit market abuse by big tech companies

The EU keeps digital platforms such as X, Google, Apple, Microsoft and Meta under control with strict rules and high fines imposed under the DSA.

With the DSA, which entered into force gradually, strict obligations were determined for major online social platforms, shopping sites, content sharing sites, application stores, accommodation platforms and search engines operating in Europe.

The new rules, whose main goal is to prevent illegal and harmful activities and the spread of disinformation online, aim to increase user security, protect fundamental rights and provide a fair digital environment.