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EU Reassesses Big Tech Investigations Amid Trump’s Presidency

1/16/2025

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The European Commission is reassessing investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta due to Donald Trump's impending presidency.
This review could modify or lessen probes initiated under the Digital Markets Act.
The Commission maintains that regulatory enforcement will not be affected by political influences.
Meta's CEO has labeled the investigations as a form of "institutionalizing censorship."
While technical work proceeds, decisions and fines are on hold until the review is complete.

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Story summary

The European Commission is reassessing investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta due to Donald Trump's impending presidency.
This review could modify or lessen probes initiated under the Digital Markets Act.
The Commission maintains that regulatory enforcement will not be affected by political influences.
Meta's CEO has labeled the investigations as a form of "institutionalizing censorship."
While technical work proceeds, decisions and fines are on hold until the review is complete.