The European Commission has added ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox to the category of large internet platforms, intensifying oversight of compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and setting a deadline of November of this year for compliance with the controls.

The aim of the law is to “increase the transparency of large platforms and reduce the dangers linked to their services.”

“Brussels has classified ChatGPT as a very large online search engine, while Reddit and Roblox have been categorized as large internet platforms.”

The European Commission will strengthen its oversight of algorithms and the risks associated with their services, particularly regarding the “dissemination of illegal content, the protection of minors, and the impact that certain functionalities may have on the user’s mental and physical health.” It will also consider “risks associated with public safety, electoral procedures, and fundamental rights.”

The Commission may request an analysis of the platforms’ operations and, when necessary, of related systems and functions.

Classification of large platforms

This category refers to platforms with a large number of users in the European Union that warrant greater oversight compared to other digital platforms.

“With these new additions, the European Commission now has 28 online platforms and search engines classified as very large services under the Digital Services Act.”

The inclusion of ChatGPT, Roblox, and Reddit makes clear the regional strategy to “increase control over large technology companies. EU regulation also extends to the growing AI ecosystem.”

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday, September 16, that Canada has been invited to become its first associate member, a new status within the EU about which details are unknown.

This is part of a search for new partnerships with Canada in key sectors, such as technology, critical raw materials, energy and defense, critical minerals, and AI, the EC President said during her 2026 State of the Union address in Strasbourg.

Von der Leyen told MEPs and international guests: “We share an ocean, a set of values, and a way of seeing the world. And now we are going to build our shared future as well,” referring to Canada and its offer of new status.

Canada is not part of the European Union, “but it shares the same values ​​as the EU, such as human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, essential criteria for becoming a member state.”

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On Friday, May 22, the Modernized Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union was ratified. The document will allow for the immediate elimination of tariffs on 86 % of agricultural goods and their gradual elimination for other products.

The signing took place in Mexico with the participation of the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Council, António Costa.

The agreement is finally a reality after years of negotiations “and signifies a new chapter in trade between the two regions, promising to open their markets through the reduction or elimination of tariffs.”

According to local sources, all quotas obtained by the EU under the International Trade Agreement (ITA) are tariff-free, “except for beef, for which the tariff will be phased out to zero seven years after the entry into force of the Modernized Global Agreement.”

It is important to clarify that a quota is a trade policy instrument “that establishes a maximum limit or amount for importing or exporting goods, generally with a preferential tariff, during a specific period.”

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The New Deforestation Rules are scheduled to come into effect on December 31 of this year for large Venezuelan cocoa and coffee producers.

This was stated by María Madrid, International Relations Officer at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment, who added that Venezuelan companies will have to comply with the country’s laws regarding not only trade but also environmental and human rights matters.

The new deforestation regulations for the import of coffee and cocoa from Venezuela were presented on Tuesday, April 21, by the UN delegation in the South American country to producers, exporters, traders, and merchants.

Madrid emphasized that “the regulations were developed after analyzing the products that have the greatest impact on deforestation, including beef, soy, timber, coffee, cocoa, rubber, and palm oil, as well as their derivatives.”

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The European Central Bank (ECB) revealed a few days ago that the specific timeline for the creation of the digital euro is already underway, with its launch potentially occurring in 2029.

This was stated by Piero Cipollone, member of the Executive Board, who emphasized that the purpose is “to offer an electronic version of the euro, with the aim of facilitating everyday transactions in the Eurozone.”

The official commented that “the European Parliament, the European Council, and the European Commission could have their respective positions ready by May 2026, after which they will begin working together on the legislation.”

The ECB entered the preparation phase for the digital currency at the end of 2023, which combines “technological development with the implementation of legal frameworks throughout the European Union, to ensure compliance with privacy and anti-money laundering regulations.”

In any case, the necessary regulatory framework must first be approved, after which the ECB will establish a period of between two and three years to effectively develop and launch the digital euro.

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The European Commission’s recent proposal regarding cookie management focuses on certain automatic settings, such as storing personalized consent in browser settings.

Within the framework of regulations to protect user privacy, the European Union has a set of tools, such as the Cookie Law, which obliges websites to obtain the user’s explicit consent for the use of these files. This law is, in turn, framed within the 2009 ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which entered into force in 2018.

In a statement sent to the European Commission, composed of members of industry and civil society, proposals regarding cookies include the idea that users should only have to configure their preferences once.

In other words, that more exceptions be applied, “so that consent banners only appear on certain websites and in specific situations, where user information may be used for purposes other than the website’s functionality.”

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The European Commission is investigating the Chinese online retail platform Shein for alleged violations of consumer protection regulations, unfair commercial practices, and distorted promotions.

This decision results from “an investigation, led by the authorities of Belgium, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands, and carried out together with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC)” that exposes “tactics that, according to Brussels, distort users’ purchasing decisions and violate key directives such as the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Consumer Rights Directive.”

The accusations against Shein include false promotions, misleading information, pressure tactics (urgent messages and countdown clocks for sales), a lack of clear channels for consumer contact, confusing labeling, and “greenwashing”, as the company is not supported by verifiable data or certifications.

The EC has given Shein a one-month deadline to present its arguments and corrective commitments. If the Commission finds the arguments unsatisfactory, “national authorities could initiate enforcement actions that include fines proportional to the company’s turnover in each country affected.”

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The proposal launched in March by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to extend the deadline for car manufacturers to meet their annual CO2 reduction target was recently accepted by the EU-27, which set the deadline for 2027.

The decision was agreed upon by ambassadors and endorsed by the European Parliament earlier this month. The amendment, “which will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the EU, will allow manufacturers’ compliance with the CO2 targets for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be assessed over the entire three-year period rather than annually.”

It is known that a 15 % reduction target for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions had been set for this year. Regarding the extension of the deadline, Brussels’ position was that it was unnecessary given that the countries in the region were aware of the schedule approved in 2019.

However, the deadline for EU car manufacturers to comply with the pollutant requirements is set for two years from now.

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A total of 15 automakers in Europe are subject to fines amounting to €458 million for collusion in recycling of used units.

There is talk of a cartel in which Stellantis, Mitsubishi, Ford, BMW, Hyundai/Kia, Jaguar Land Rover/Tata, Mazda, Renault/Nissan, Opel, General Motors, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo participated for 15 years. Mercedes-Benz was not sanctioned, although it was part of the group because it had reported its existence.

The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, announced the fine on Tuesday, April 1, noting that “these car manufacturers coordinated for more than 15 years to avoid paying for recycling services.”

EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera issued a statement with the information, indicating that the 15 companies “acknowledged their participation and responsibility in the cartel, and therefore benefited from reduced fines.”

It was learned that in addition to the manufacturers, the Commission “also fined the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).”

Regarding the crime, it is based on so-called End-of-Life Vehicles; that is, vehicles that are no longer suitable for use. “These vehicles must be dismantled and processed for recycling and disposal. According to the Commission, the investigation confirmed that ACEA was the facilitator of the cartel.”

Investigators found a single and continuous breach of European Competition rules that extended from May 2002 to September 2017, during which time manufacturers “agreed to classify the recycling of end-of-life vehicles as a sufficiently profitable business, allowing them to avoid paying companies that dismantle them for their services.”

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The European Commission analyzes whether Meta fails to comply with the new Digital Markets Law in the region because the company requests payment from subscribers to not receive advertising and the non-tracking of their data.

Since last November, Meta launched a paid subscription to European users. To comply with the requirements of the Digital Markets Law, it would have to offer a free alternative.

According to data on this paid subscription, it is known that “in the computer versions the price of the plan rises to 10 euros per month, while for the app versions on iOS and Android the price rises to 13 euros.”

The European Commission issued a statement highlighting that both Meta options require users to “give consent to the combination of their personal data and do not provide them with a less personalized but equivalent version of Meta social networks.” With this, the company would be violating the DMA in at least 27 countries of the bloc, given that it establishes limits to exercise “your right of free consent for your data to be tracked for advertising purposes.”

The EC has proposed that those users who do not give their consent should have a third alternative that uses less personal data for advertising reception settings.

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