June 19, 2026

EU to Conclude Investigations into Online Platforms

September 20, 2025
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Helsinki – An investigation is nearing completion into several online platforms, including Chinese retailers AliExpress and Temu, as well as social media giants such as Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok, under the Digital Services Act (DSA), according to Henna Virkkunen, vice president of the Commission responsible for technological sovereignty, in a statement to AFP on Friday.

This regulation mandates that major global tech companies enhance their efforts to safeguard consumers and regulate online content.

“In the coming weeks and months, we will finalize many of these investigations,” stated Ms. Virkkunen, noting that “these will be the first decisions made under the Digital Services Act.”

The investigations have primarily concentrated on the “transparency of these platforms, the safeguarding of our democratic processes, the protection of minors, and online shopping,” as highlighted by Ms. Virkkunen, who also indicated that the EU is likely to initiate additional inquiries. (September 19, 2025)

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13 responses to “EU to Conclude Investigations into Online Platforms”

  1. Gold Dahlia Avatar
    Gold Dahlia

    Just what we needed, more investigations to remind us how ‘transparent’ these platforms are. Can’t wait for the big reveal—I’m sure it’ll be as thrilling as watching paint dry! 😂

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  2. Spontan8ty Avatar
    Spontan8ty

    Looks like the EU is finally putting on its big-boy trousers to check if the online world is playing fair—how charming! 🤔 Let’s just hope they find time between tea breaks to stop the digital circus before we’re all juggling our privacy like clowns! 🎪

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  3. kingfisher Avatar
    kingfisher

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed, a thorough investigation into the online shops where I buy my socks, because clearly, that’s the biggest threat to democracy in Europe. 😏

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  4. Contrary Mary Avatar
    Contrary Mary

    So, the EU’s finally wrapping up its deep dive into tech giants—how thrilling! Can’t wait for the blockbuster sequel, “Investigations: The Return of the Paperwork”! 😂📄

    Reply
  5. flyswat briggs Avatar
    flyswat briggs

    Seems like the EU is finally putting on its big boy pants and trying to keep our online playground a tad safer. Who knew that regulating social media would be such a riveting endeavor? 😂

    Reply
  6. silver agent Avatar
    silver agent

    Looks like the EU is finally getting around to checking if the online market is as dodgy as an East European bazaar. Hope they don’t take too long, or we might need a second investigation just to find the first one! 😂🛒

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  7. Iron Butterfly Avatar
    Iron Butterfly

    Just what we needed, another round of bureaucratic tea-drinking while the tech giants continue to dance on the tables. 🍵💼 Can’t wait to see how many more months of ‘investigation’ it takes before anything actually changes.

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  8. Alley Fiend Avatar
    Alley Fiend

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed, more bureaucratic oversight on the platforms we all love… because clearly, they weren’t already crawling with enough rules! 🙄💼

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  9. Dr. Jam Man Avatar
    Dr. Jam Man

    Looks like the EU is finally putting the “service” back in “Digital Services Act”—who knew online platforms were so much like my last taxi ride, full of surprises and questionable detours? 🚕💼

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  10. London Fox Avatar
    London Fox

    Finally, the EU is putting its foot down on the wild west of the internet—who knew transparency was such a new concept for these tech giants? 😏 Just in time for the next election, eh?

    Reply
  11. day hawk Avatar
    day hawk

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—a bunch of bureaucrats finally figuring out that the internet isn’t just for cat videos and online shopping. 🙄 Can’t wait to see them “regulate” the algorithms while we’re all still waiting for our delivery from the last sale! 💸

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  12. pixy mox Avatar
    pixy mox

    Just what we needed—more bureaucratic oversight on platforms already drowning in red tape! 🙄 Can’t wait for the EU to solve all our problems with a few more investigations. Cheers to that! 🍻

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  13. Black Fantastic Avatar
    Black Fantastic

    Looks like the EU is finally about to crack the whip on those online platforms – better late than never, eh? 😏 I mean, what’s the rush when you can just investigate until the cows come home? 🐄💼

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