Thomas Regnier

The European Commission found TikTok violated its Digital Services Act by failing to protect minors' privacy, allowing adult users to access children's accounts, exposing them to cyberbullying and predatory behavior. TikTok may face a fine up to 6% of its annual revenue if it does not address the EU's concerns, and the platform acknowledged reviewing the findings while emphasizing its commitment to protecting minors online.

The European Union has fined Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices. The fine was announced during a media conference in Brussels, where European Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier addressed the issue.

The European Union fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) for violating antitrust regulations by favoring its own services in Google Play and its search engine. The EU claims this harmed competitors and reduced consumer choice, while Google argues the fine will degrade user experience and safety.

The European Union fined AliExpress 550 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products. AliExpress plans to appeal the decision, which is part of broader EU efforts to address trade tensions with China and regulate online platforms.

The European Commission responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of new tariffs on EU tech regulations, as EU and U.S. officials began talks to address strained digital trade relations. The EU emphasized its right to regulate economic activities within its territory and outlined plans to reduce reliance on U.S. technology, while the U.S. criticized EU initiatives as protectionist.