The European Commission is concerned about these events, which it sees as a “red line” and will ensure that it will act accordingly
First slap on the wrist from Brussels to Elon Musk. Concerned about the suspension of several American journalists in recent days on Twitter, the European Commission warned its owner that “there are red lines” and that it will soon have the ability to impose “sanctions”. Vice-President Vera Jurova has assured that the new European law on digital services “requires respect for freedom of the press” and that the tycoon should be “aware of this”.
Although this regulation will not formally enter into force until February 2024, Brussels sees “with concern” the suspension of the accounts of journalists from ‘The New York Times’, ‘Washington Post’ and CNN, after they allegedly violated platform conditions by disclose personal information about Musk. In October, Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton already warned that “in Europe, the bird will fly under our rules”. And if not, you will face huge fines, which can amount to 6% of your global turnover.
Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, the Community Executive’s spokesperson for the digital economy and innovation, Johannes Bahrke, emphasized the importance of platforms with “clear, understandable and transparent” terms of use. He also pointed out that European law on digital services affects the obligation that when a platform acts according to the terms of use, it does so in a “proportionate manner and with respect for fundamental rights”. “It (a measure) cannot be discriminatory or arbitrary,” he assured.
Source: La Verdad
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