EU content moderation law faces enforcement challenges

Significance

X is suspected of breaching obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) to counter illegal content and disinformation. Other concerns include the suspected deceptive design of X's user interface, especially the use of verification checkmarks linked to subscription products, and transparency. The probe and the first transparency reports filed by platforms highlight DSA gains and limits.

Impacts

• Social media operating in Europe lack proportionate moderation resources across the 24 EU languages, leaving uncovered countries at risk.
• Pressure to expand language skills for moderation will rise, particularly for election-bound Finland, Croatia and the European Parliament.
• Trust in X will decline, affecting the platform’s advertising revenue.