EC Sues Five Countries Over Digital Services Act Noncompliance
Above: A stele with the inscription "Cour de Justice de l'union Européene" stands at an entrance to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the European Quarter. Luxembourg, August 2024. Image copyright: Daniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The Commission's enforcement action is crucial for ensuring consistent digital market oversight across Europe. Without proper national enforcement mechanisms, the DSA cannot effectively protect citizens from online harm or create a fair digital marketplace. Delays in implementation threaten the entire regulatory framework's effectiveness.
Government-critical narrative
The DSA, while claiming to protect consumers, is more about control than safety. It risks enabling censorship of legal and truthful speech, expanding government influence over what people can say, see, or share online. This isn’t about safety — it’s about silencing dissent. Brussels shouldn't dictate Europeans' digital conversations.
