The European Commission has filed a complaint with the Court of Justice of the European Union against Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, and Cyprus for failing to comply with the provisions of the Digital Services Act. This was reported by the Commission’s press service on May 7.
The complaint was prompted by the fact that these countries did not fulfill their obligations to establish and ensure the functioning of national Digital Services Coordinators. According to EU law, these coordinators were to be appointed and granted the necessary powers by February 17, 2024. Their role is to oversee compliance with the Digital Services Act within their respective countries and to ensure accountability for violations.
As of now, Poland has not yet appointed a coordinator or taken the required steps to implement the Act. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, and Cyprus have formally created the position of coordinator but have yet to grant them the full set of required powers.
Earlier, in April, EU regulators launched an investigation into TikTok videos promoting unhealthy ideals of thinness. It is also worth noting that the EU Court recently ruled Malta’s “golden passport” scheme—granting citizenship in exchange for substantial investments—unlawful.
