Renew Europe welcomes today’s decision by the European Commission to impose a significant fine on X for repeated non-compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). This action sends a clear and long overdue message: Europe will not allow any platform, regardless of size or origin, to sidestep EU law.
Today’s decision confirms violations relating to deceptive design, the lack of advertising transparency, and insufficient data access for researchers, issues the Commission first highlighted in its preliminary findings of July 2024. It is essential that enforcement continues with the same determination as other investigations progress, including those concerning potential manipulation of X’s algorithm.
At a moment when some global partners are retreating from responsible digital governance, Europe must demonstrate firmness and consistency. The DSA is a cornerstone of the EU’s approach to online safety, democratic resilience and accountability. Its enforcement must now match its ambition.
Sandro Gozi (Modem, France), Renew Europe’s representative in the European Parliament’s DSA working group, said:
“This long overdue decision must mark a step change. The DSA is European law, adopted democratically, and it must be respected. It is not for companies based outside the EU, nor for any foreign government, to dictate how Europe protects its citizens online. This ruling must be the beginning of more rigorous and confident enforcement. The remaining investigations, including those on algorithmic manipulation, must continue without hesitation.”
Sandro GoziRenew Europe MEP, France, Mouvement Démocrate
Renew Europe calls on the Commission and national authorities to accelerate and deepen DSA implementation. The Union cannot allow those who seek to delay, dilute or obstruct the law to shape the safety and integrity of Europe’s digital space.