EU Set to Conclude Investigations into Major Tech Platforms
Brussels, Belgium – September 20, 2025 – The European Union is nearing the completion of investigations into several major technology platforms, focusing on issues ranging from content moderation to fair competition, according to EU Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton. The probes, initiated under the Digital Services Act (DSA) adn Digital Markets Act (DMA), are expected to yield results in the coming weeks, potentially resulting in substantial fines and mandated operational changes.
These investigations represent a pivotal moment in the EU’s assertive push to regulate the digital sphere, impacting billions of users and reshaping the business practices of global tech giants. The DSA and DMA, landmark legislation enacted to foster a safer and more competitive online environment, grant the EU unprecedented authority to oversee the operations of large online platforms. violations of DSA rules can incur penalties reaching up to six percent of a company’s total worldwide annual turnover.
Commissioner Breton highlighted the scope of the investigations, stating they address “the openness of these platforms, but also protection of our democratic processes, protection of minors, online shopping.” The EU asserts it’s “sovereign right to decide about our own digital rules,” and intends to rigorously enforce both the DSA and DMA, characterizing them as “very fair and clear legislations and rules for everybody who’s doing business and operating in the European Union.”
The EU’s regulatory efforts arrive amid increasing global scrutiny of tech platform power. United States President Donald Trump has previously threatened additional tariffs on countries perceived to be unfairly targeting US technology companies, adding another layer of complexity to the international tech landscape.
Breton emphasized the EU’s broader objective: “to make Europe faster and easier, simpler for the businesses.” The finalization of these investigations marks a critically important step toward achieving that goal, signaling a new era of digital regulation and accountability.
