Platform could be fined as debate intensifies in Europe over banning minors from sites such as Instagram and Facebook
Anthony Whelan, a former adviser on tech, vows to pursue cases irrespective of ‘noise’ around them
Companies argue that ‘tech sovereignty’ drive could hit profits and undermine continent’s competitiveness
EU efforts to regulate the digital sphere are under attack from the Trump administration and, increasingly, Silicon Valley
European top brass sceptical about politicians’ push to decouple from US tech companies
‘Large-scale’ inquiry is latest sign of how regulators are scrutinising the group’s Grok chatbot
Europe risks undermining its own competitiveness drive through curbs on US groups, tech company says
ECJ overturns decision of lower court in legal victory for Meta-owned messaging app
French president calls on bloc to take the necessary steps to become a true global economic power
Move follows Australia’s decision to introduce age restrictions over child-safety concerns
Regulators say design choices that hook users could breach landmark digital rules
Tech billionaire and platform’s former chief Linda Yaccarino summoned for ‘voluntary interviews’ in April
Initiative for homegrown tools reflects rising anxiety over relying on US platforms amid shifting geopolitics
European regulators begin investigation into creation and spread of sexualised images of women and children
Proposed Cybersecurity Act would phase out groups such as Huawei and ZTE from telecom networks and solar energy systems
Challenges to Google, Meta, Apple and X will test Brussels’ willingness to stick with digital rule book
Grok created sexually explicit images of minors in recent days that have been shared on social media platform X
EU law enforcement too dependent on digital infrastructure from US tech companies, Miguel De Bruycker says
Teresa Ribera says Europe’s competitiveness depends on resisting calls to roll back rules
France hits out at visa sanctions as Washington targets what it calls the ‘global censorship-industrial complex’
European institutions and capitals divided over how far to push back against Washington without hurting Ukraine
Investigation is bloc’s latest challenge to US big tech companies
Facebook agrees changes to ‘pay or consent’ model after talks with European Commission
Penalty under bloc’s Digital Services Act risks escalating tensions with US government
Brussels concerned that US tech group’s business terms may prevent competition from third-party AI providers
