A Republican-led U.S. House committee report alleges the European Commission pressured social media platforms to censor content and influence elections in several European countries, claims the EU rejects as “pure nonsense.” These critics argue that the EU’s content moderation rules pressure American tech companies to suppress legal political speech in Europe. In response, the European Commission maintains that the DSA is a necessary tool to combat illegal content, disinformation, and foreign interference while protecting the fundamental rights of all citizens.
Date: February 9, 2026. Source: euronews.com