European Union, social media

Spain's leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here's how
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media. The Socialist leader wants the European Union, which already leads the world in internet regulation,
EU prepares social media giants for stress test on disinformation
The European Union (EU) is probing social media heavyweights including Meta and X as part of a stress test on disinformation
EU Intensifies Scrutiny on Social Media Giant 'X'
The European Union is thoroughly examining social media platform X under the EU's Digital Services Act. The investigation, yet to reach a verdict, is advancing as the Commission reportedly concludes its initial probe.
Spain's PM Sanchez says make social media great again
Social media owners should be held responsible for "poisoning society" and eroding democracy with their algorithms, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.
Link EU digital ID wallet to social media accounts to end anonymity: Spanish PM
Social media accounts held in the EU should be linked to EUDI Wallets to prevent anonymity, Sánchez told an audience at the World Economic Forum.
EU's Social Media Stress Test Ahead of German Election
The European Commission is testing social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok to ensure they can counter disinformation before the German election. This 'stress test' on January 31 evaluates their compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act's safeguards.
EU is fully enforcing social media rules, says digital chief
The European Commission will fully enforce its rules governing social media and other large online platforms and has not delayed any actions, the EU digital chief said on Wednesday.
Tech billionaires want to ‘overthrow democracy’ with social media, Spain PM Sánchez says
DAVOS, Switzerland — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Wednesday that tech billionaires want to use social media “to overthrow democracy” — adding he’ll push EU leaders to take action.
Spanish leader Sánchez urges EU to rein in social media
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for tighter European Union regulation on social media platforms during a speech at Davos on Wednesday.
Spain’s PM Pushes for EU Plan to Rein in Social Media
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the EU should put an end to anonymity of users in social media platforms and hold their CEOs personally accountable if they fail to comply with the bloc’s regulations.
End Social Media Anonymity To Fight Fakes, Crime: Spain PM
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday proposed ending anonymity for social media users and forcing tech tycoons to provide accountability if their platforms "poison society".
Spanish Prime Minister Warned Social Media Could 'Overthrow Democracy'
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cautioned how ...
EU steps up probe into Elon Musk’s X, days ahead of Trump inauguration
The Commission said President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its ...
EU to test Facebook, X and others on disinformation ahead of German election
The European Commission has asked social media giants including Facebook, TikTok and X to take part in a test to see whether ...