Platform Enforcement, AI Safety & Infrastructure Sustainability

❗ Commission Defends DMA Enforcement Regarding Apple’s Siri AI

In Parliamentary Question E-002687/26, MEPs asked if the Commission’s interpretation of the Digital Markets Act is preventing Apple from offering Siri AI in the EU. In a response on 2 September 2026, Commissioner Ribera confirmed that Apple chose not to launch the service, failing to propose a compliant interoperability solution. The Commission stressed that it is Apple’s responsibility to comply without restricting user choice or delaying interoperability for rivals.

❗ Commission Clarifies Voluntary Nature of DSA Codes of Conduct

In Parliamentary Question P-003025/26, concerns were raised about implicit regulatory pressure to sign DSA codes of conduct. In a response on 27 August 2026, Commissioner Virkkunen noted that while participation in such codes is voluntary, compliance with the DSA is mandatory. The Commission frames the codes as one of several appropriate risk mitigation measures available to very large online platforms.

❗ Commission Addresses Data Act Compliance for Electric Vehicles

In Parliamentary Question E-002465/26, the Commission was asked about Volkswagen allegedly blocking free, real-time charging data. On 31 August 2026, Commissioner Virkkunen stated that the Data Act requires continuous and real-time data access where technically feasible. The Commission indicated it will closely monitor the situation, though enforcement lies primarily with national authorities.

❓ MEPs Question the Scope of ChatGPT’s Designation as a VLOSE

In Parliamentary Question P-003415/2026 and Parliamentary Question P-003394/2026, MEPs asked how the DSA applies to ChatGPT’s private conversations following its designation as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), specifically regarding data access for vetted researchers. Responses from the Commission are pending.

❗ Commission Outlines Regulatory Approach to Agentic AI

In Parliamentary Question P-002790/26, the Commission was asked how it plans to manage systemic risks posed by autonomous, agentic AI systems in financial markets. In a response on 27 August 2026, Commissioner Virkkunen clarified that while AI agents are not a separate category, they are fully covered by the AI Act. Providers of advanced general-purpose AI (GPAI) models face strict risk management obligations, and the AI Office is actively evaluating agentic safety.

❗ Commission Addresses Transparency in AI Act Standardisation

In Parliamentary Question E-002639/26, MEPs questioned the transparency of developing EU standards for artificial intelligence. On 1 September 2026, Commissioner Virkkunen stated that European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) are bound by transparency provisions but are not legally required to publicly disclose individual participants or specific contributions.

❓ MEPs Raise Concerns Over AI Cybersecurity Breaches

In Parliamentary Question E-003317/2026, MEPs highlighted recent incidents where autonomous AI systems exploited vulnerabilities, asking if such research activities fall outside the scope of the AI Act. A response from the Commission is pending.

❗ Commission Links Tech Sovereignty to Grid Capacity and DC Efficiency

In a series of inquiries, including Parliamentary Question E-002625/26 and Parliamentary Question E-002764/26, MEPs raised alarms about the massive energy and water consumption required by AI data centres. In late August 2026, Commissioner Jørgensen acknowledged the expected tripling of computing capacity. The Commission positions the Cloud and AI Development Act, the Grids Action Plan, and an upcoming Data Centre Energy Efficiency Package as key tools to manage this, noting that minimum performance standards will be introduced, though specific binding water-use ceilings cannot yet be prejudged.

❗ Commission Defends the Digital Networks Act to Accelerate 5G SA

In Parliamentary Question E-002607/26, MEPs asked how the EU will tackle regulatory fragmentation hindering 5G standalone (SA) rollout. On 1 September 2026, Commissioner Virkkunen stated that the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) will promote a more coherent, investment-friendly framework through predictable spectrum awards and mainstreaming spectrum sharing.

❗ Commission Rejects Claims of Unjustified Spectrum Revenue Centralisation

In Parliamentary Question E-003086/26, MEPs questioned the potential channelling of national spectrum auction proceeds into the EU budget. On 31 August 2026, Commissioner Serafin noted that new own resources are essential for the 2028-2034 budget. The Commission highlighted that the DNA proposes EU fees only for specific satellite spectrum cases where EU-level authorisation is justified.

❗ Commission Monitors TikTok Shop for DMA and DSA Compliance

In Parliamentary Question E-002548/26, MEPs flagged concerns over TikTok Shop’s addictive design and its impact on young consumers. On 31 August 2026, Commissioner Virkkunen responded that ByteDance is bound by DMA and DSA obligations. The Commission noted that access to TikTok Shop should technically be limited to users over 18 and confirmed it will continue to assess whether TikTok’s mitigation measures are sufficient.

❓ MEPs Demand Action on DSA Enforcement During Crises and Viral Disinformation

In Parliamentary Question E-003259/2026 and Parliamentary Question E-003251/2026, MEPs pressed the Commission on the DSA’s effectiveness in managing viral disinformation during the Ceuta migration crisis and public panic events in Romania. Responses from the Commission are pending.

❗ Commission Assures Digital Identity Wallets Will Remain Voluntary

In Parliamentary Question E-002540/26, concerns were raised that the digital euro might force reliance on digital identities. On 1 September 2026, Commissioner Virkkunen reassured that the EU Digital Identity Wallets remain strictly voluntary and will not displace national forms of identification or restrict access to services for non-users.

❗ Commission Confirms Deadlock in Europol-Israel Data Exchange Negotiations

In Parliamentary Question E-002925/26, MEPs asked about the status of personal data exchange negotiations with Israel. On 1 September 2026, Commissioner Brunner stated that no further negotiation rounds are planned until a mutually acceptable solution regarding the EU’s consolidated position on territorial application is reached.

A central theme emerging from this reporting period is the Commission’s unyielding posture on digital sovereignty and systemic compliance. Across multiple replies—from Apple’s DMA obligations to TikTok’s DSA requirements—the institution frames its regulatory frameworks as non-negotiable baselines. The Commission consistently positions the burden of compliance squarely on the tech providers, dismissing requests for exemptions or delays as incompatible with the goals of the Digital Single Market.

Simultaneously, the responses indicate a growing institutional focus on the physical and infrastructural prerequisites of the AI boom. The Commission’s answers regarding data centre energy consumption and spectrum allocation suggest a strategic pivot toward aligning digital ambitions with sustainability and grid resilience. This convergence indicates that future tech policy will increasingly be evaluated through the lens of resource allocation and infrastructural capacity, rather than just digital innovation.

Ultimately, the material reveals a mature phase of EU digital policy implementation. The Commission is actively shifting from legislative design to defending the operational mechanics of its rulebook. By frequently referencing the forthcoming Digital Networks Act and the Tech Sovereignty Package, the executive underscores a broader geopolitical strategy aimed at reducing dependencies while enforcing strict domestic market rules.

All Parliamentary Questions and Commission Answers are accessible via Policy-Insider.AI.