SaralnamaEU digital chief Henna Virkkunen declared on 2 Sep 2025 that the EU will continue enforcing its tech regulations. This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on those targeting American tech companies. Virkkunen stressed that EU rules like the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) protect rights and ensure fair competition. She denied claims of censorship, stating the focus is on protecting consumers and democracies. The EU asserted its right to regulate tech giants accessing its 450 million consumers. Virkkunen objected to the US Congress inviting her predecessor to appear before lawmakers. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 10:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- EU digital chief Henna Virkkunen declared on 2 Sep 2025 that the EU will continue enforcing its tech regulations
- This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on those targeting American tech companies
- Virkkunen stressed that EU rules like the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) protect rights and ensure fair competition