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EU vows to enforce tech rules despite Trump tariff threats
Henna Virkkunen tells US Congress the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act will stay in force, while Macron warns of retaliation under the EU anti-coercion instrument.
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Mark Zuckerberg
Chief Executive Officer, Meta
What we have reported
- Cited by Virkkunen as among those claiming EU rules amount to censorship, a charge she rejected.
- Reported Meta AI has nearly one billion monthly active users and highlighted AI glasses progress during the earnings call.
- Claimed the EU is 'institutionalising censorship' through its digital regulations.
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Meta warns European users face worse experience after EU DMA ruling
The European Commission fined Meta €200 million for a subscription model it says breaches the Digital Markets Act. The company says fixes could degrade its products for EU users as soon as July.
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EU refuses to weaken tech rules for US trade deal as tariff tensions persist
Henna Virkkunen says bloc will not compromise on Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act or AI Act despite pressure from Trump administration and US tech giants.
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Zuckerberg urges Trump to shield US tech from EU fines
Meta chief tells Joe Rogan the incoming Trump administration should treat EU antitrust penalties like tariffs and defend American tech companies, as Meta ends fact-checking and DEI programmes.
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