By Sama Marwan,
The European Commission announced that it is continuing to evaluate the cases filed against Apple, Google, and Meta, emphasizing that the arrival of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the White House will not affect its commitment to enforcing laws related to major tech companies.
The Commission has conducted a series of investigations into U.S. tech giants under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA), which aim to compel large platforms to comply with market rules and take action against illegal content.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, previously claimed that Europe is “legalizing censorship.”
A spokesperson for the Commission stated during a press conference:
“We have been very clear that any incoming administration will not impact our work in enforcing the laws.”
According to a report published by the Financial Times, the European Commission is reassessing its investigations into Apple, Meta, and Google, in a review that could lead to scaling back or adjusting these investigations. This comes amidst calls from U.S. groups urging President Trump to intervene.
However, the European Commission denied conducting any review, stating:
“What we are doing now involves meetings to assess the readiness of cases, allocate resources, and determine the level of progress in investigations.”
The spokesperson added that the cases remain in their technical stages and have not yet reached decision-making phases.
Another spokesperson commented:
“Of course, there may be political pressures that influence technical work, but it is essential to separate these stages to ensure the investigations are evidence-based and defensible in court.”
