Overview
This report provides an analytical summary of Parliamentary Questions (PQs) and Commission replies published from 06.09.2026 till 13.09.2026. The material highlights an intense period of regulatory scrutiny across key digital policy areas, notably the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA), the implementation of the AI Act, platform accountability regarding child safety, and the strategic push for digital infrastructure sovereignty. The institutional tone characterizing the Commission’s replies is firm and compliance-oriented; the Commission consistently positions itself as an objective, evidence-based enforcer of existing frameworks rather than signaling immediate new legislative interventions. For digital-policy professionals, these developments underscore a definitive shift in the EU’s posture from legislative design to rigorous, systemic enforcement across the digital single market.
DSA Enforcement & Platform Accountability
❗ Commission Defends Evidence-Based DSA Enforcement Against X
In Parliamentary Question E-002571/26 submitted on 22 June 2026, Catherine Griset raised concerns regarding the neutrality of civil society organisations involved in the Commission’s decision to fine platform X. In a response on 7 September 2026, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen affirmed that the Commission’s enforcement of the Digital Services Act is evidence-based and respects due process. The Commission clarified that it assesses all relevant evidence from multiple stakeholders, does not fund these organisations for DSA enforcement, and dismissed allegations of censorship as unfounded.
❗ Commission Details Fines for E-Commerce Platforms Temu and AliExpress
In Parliamentary Question E-002857/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen responded on 7 September 2026 to inquiries about the enforcement of the Digital Services Act on e-commerce platforms. The Commission confirmed that it has fined Temu EUR 200 million€200MCited figure and AliExpress EUR 550 million for failing to sufficiently assess and mitigate the systemic risk of disseminating illegal products. The response positions the ongoing revision of the Market Surveillance Regulation as a complementary tool to tackle the influx of non-compliant products from third countries.
❗ Commission Updates on TikTok Investigations and DSA Compliance
In Parliamentary Question E-002986/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen addressed concerns on 4 September 2026 regarding TikTok’s compliance with the Digital Services Act. The Commission outlined its preliminary findings of DSA breaches by TikTok, including addictive design and failure to ensure safe accounts for minors. The response highlighted that TikTok has subsequently submitted binding commitments to withdraw its rewards programme, demonstrating the Commission’s active enforcement posture.
❗ Commission Clarifies DSA Information Sharing Among National Coordinators
In Parliamentary Question E-002558/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen explained on 7 September 2026 how the Commission cooperates with Digital Services Coordinators. The Commission frames the AGORA information-sharing platform as a central tool for facilitating the transmission of orders received from national authorities, noting ongoing work to enhance its interoperability with national IT systems.
❗ Commission Defines Mere Conduit Services Under the DSA
In Parliamentary Question E-002555/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen provided a brief clarification on 4 September 2026 regarding intermediary services. The Commission confirmed that virtual private networks and domain name resolution services are considered mere conduit intermediary services under the Digital Services Act.
❓ MEP Questions Fact-Checking Mechanisms Following Ceuta Migrant Crossings
In Parliamentary Question E-003507/2026 submitted on 4 September 2026, Christine Anderson asked the Commission for the evidence underpinning its calls for increased monitoring on Meta and TikTok following mass migrant entries into Ceuta. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ MEPs Raise Concerns Over Extraterritorial Impact of US Terrorist Designations
In Parliamentary Question P-003526/2026 submitted on 7 September 2026, Brando Benifei and several other MEPs questioned the Commission on the US designation of the Italian non-profit Autistici/Inventati as a terrorist entity. The MEPs seek clarity on how the Commission will safeguard EU regulatory autonomy and lawful users from disproportionate extraterritorial sanctions under the Digital Services Act. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ MEP Asks About Transparency of Government Censorship Requests on X
In Parliamentary Question E-003424/2026 submitted on 1 September 2026, Catherine Griset inquired whether the Commission is aware of X’s decision to make government censorship requests publicly visible. The MEP asks if the Commission intends to encourage competing platforms to adopt similar transparency measures. A response from the Commission is pending.
Child Safety & Minors Online
❗ Commission Outlines Complementary Child Protection Under AI Act and DSA
In Parliamentary Question E-002828/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen detailed on 4 September 2026 the EU’s framework for protecting minors online. The Commission frames the AI Act and the Digital Services Act as complementary tools, highlighting that the AI Omnibus strengthens protections by prohibiting AI systems that generate child sexual abuse material.
❗ Commission Defends Age Rating Systems for Video Games
In Parliamentary Question E-002502/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen responded on 4 September 2026 to concerns about children’s exposure to violent content in video games. The Commission indicated that while the DSA applies to games qualifying as intermediary services, it continues to rely on self-regulatory mechanisms like the PEGI system, though it will assess if further measures are needed based on recommendations from the Special Panel on child safety online.
❓ MEPs Press Commission on Meta’s US Child Safety Settlement
Across multiple submissions, including Parliamentary Questions P-003447/2026, P-003437/2026, E-003454/2026, and E-003497/2026, MEPs queried the Commission on Meta’s recent US settlement introducing new safeguards for minors. The MEPs seek to know if the Commission will demand equivalent protections in the EU under the Digital Services Act and whether an EU-wide minimum access age will be introduced. Responses from the Commission are pending.
DMA Interoperability
❓ MEPs Question DMA Enforcement Discrepancies Between Apple and Google
In Parliamentary Questions E-003387/2026 and E-003470/2026, MEPs asked the Commission to clarify its approach to interoperability under the Digital Markets Act. The questions focus on why Google is permitted a gradual rollout for Gemini until 2028, whereas Apple’s proposed 18-month transition for Siri AI was reportedly rejected, delaying the service in the EU. Responses from the Commission are pending.
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity
❗ Commission Clarifies Incident Reporting Under NIS2 Directive
In Parliamentary Question P-003058/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen addressed concerns on 3 September 2026 regarding cyberattacks in Romania and NIS2 compliance. The Commission clarified that it does not directly receive significant incident reports, as these must be directed to national computer security incident response teams (CSIRTs), and noted that it is currently evaluating Romania’s transposition measures.
❗ Commission Affirms Security Standards for Mobile Devices Under Cyber Resilience Act
In Parliamentary Question E-002452/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen responded on 7 September 2026 to inquiries about mobile phone cybersecurity. The Commission highlighted that the Cyber Resilience Act establishes essential cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, supported by harmonised standards for operating systems currently being developed by European standardisation organisations.
❗ Commission Maintains Current Security Requirements for EUDI Wallets
In Parliamentary Question E-003114/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen addressed concerns on 8 September 2026 regarding the security of the European Digital Identity Wallet. The Commission stated that the existing framework, which requires multi-factor authentication for high assurance levels, provides an appropriate level of security and that it is not currently considering introducing additional mandatory requirements.
❗ Commission Outlines Tools to Counter Malicious Drone Activities and Russian SIMs
In Parliamentary Question E-001646/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen responded on 1 September 2026 to concerns about Russian forces using EU roaming SIM cards. The Commission pointed to the EU Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security and noted that under the European Electronic Communications Code, national authorities can require providers to block access to services on a case-by-case basis for fraud or misuse.
❗ Commission Delineates Liability and Bias Mitigation Under the AI Act
In Parliamentary Question E-003017/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen clarified on 7 September 2026 the AI Act’s approach to political and ideological biases. The Commission frames the AI Act as safety legislation rather than a liability framework, noting that providers of high-risk AI systems must mitigate biases affecting fundamental rights, while product liability remains governed by Member State law.
❗ Commission Clarifies AI Act Exemptions for Scientific Research
In Parliamentary Question E-003018/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen explained on 7 September 2026 that the AI Act does not apply to AI systems developed exclusively for scientific R&D. The Commission also noted its support for integrating data centres into zero- and low-carbon energy systems, including nuclear energy, to meet the infrastructure demands of AI development.
❓ MEP Questions ChatGPT Safeguards Regarding Suicide-Related Content
In Parliamentary Question E-003482/2026 submitted on 3 September 2026, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová asked how the Commission will enforce the Digital Services Act following reports that ChatGPT generated a suicide note in Slovak. The MEP seeks clarity on whether the Commission will mandate independent testing of safeguards for minors across different language versions. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ MEP Asks About Tackling AI-Generated Terrorist Threats
In Parliamentary Question E-003409/2026 submitted on 1 September 2026, Loucas Fourlas inquired about EU measures to protect citizens from terrorist threats facilitated by artificial intelligence. A response from the Commission is pending.
❗ Commission Promotes Sovereign Cloud and AI Infrastructure
In Parliamentary Question E-002963/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen responded on 7 September 2026 to concerns about EU companies losing access to advanced foreign AI models. The Commission highlighted the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), which introduces a sovereignty framework for cloud services and requires customer data for highly critical public sector activities to remain exclusively within the EU.
❗ Commission Details Privacy Safeguards for Driver Monitoring Systems
In Parliamentary Question E-003024/26, Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné clarified on 7 September 2026 that Advanced Driver Drowsiness and Warning systems must operate as closed-loop systems. The Commission confirmed that data processed to detect driver inattention must be deleted immediately and cannot be accessed by manufacturers or third parties, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
❓ MEPs Seek Clarity on GDPR Restricting Public Procurement Data Analysis
In Parliamentary Questions E-003385/2026 and E-003381/2026 submitted on 31 August 2026, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú questioned whether the GDPR prevents national authorities from collecting and processing public procurement payment data. The MEP highlights the strategic need for interoperable procurement data systems to ensure public financial oversight. Responses from the Commission are pending.
❓ MEP Highlights Privacy Risks in Slovak Business Register
In Parliamentary Question E-003471/2026 submitted on 2 September 2026, Tomáš Zdechovský raised concerns over the unrestricted public disclosure of sensitive personal data in the Slovak Business Register. The MEP asked if the Commission views this practice as compatible with the GDPR and whether EU recovery funds were used to develop the register. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ MEP Questions Planning Restrictions Under the Short-Term Rental Regulation
In Parliamentary Question E-003383/2026 submitted on 31 August 2026, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú asked how the Commission will ensure that the EU framework for short-term rental data collection does not lead to disproportionate market access and planning restrictions by Member States. A response from the Commission is pending.
❗ Commission Addresses Strategic Dependencies in Semiconductor and AI Sectors
In Parliamentary Question E-003020/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen responded on 7 September 2026 to inquiries about the US AI Diffusion Rule and third-country measures. The Commission frames the Chips Act, the Critical Raw Materials Act, and the proposed Chips Act 2.0 as structural interventions to strengthen industrial capacity and reduce the EU’s exposure to foreign supply chain disruptions.
❗ Commission Acknowledges Need for Investment in Critical Digital Technologies
In Parliamentary Question E-002404/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen addressed concerns on 4 September 2026 about Europe’s industrial lag in software and AI. The Commission pointed to the Tech Sovereignty Package and the AI Continent Action Plan as tools to mobilize private risk capital, while noting that the upcoming 2027 Digital Fitness Check will assess the cumulative impact of digital rules on competitiveness.
❗ Commission Clarifies DSA Role in Addressing Illegal Content Regarding Animal Welfare
In Parliamentary Question E-002756/26, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen responded on 7 September 2026 to concerns about animal welfare content online. The Commission reiterated that while the Digital Services Act does not establish a general monitoring obligation, it requires platforms to process notices of illegal content diligently and mitigate systemic risks.
❗ Commission Confirms Cuban Participation in Public Procurement Is Not Prohibited
In Parliamentary Question E-002998/26, Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné clarified on 7 September 2026 the rules surrounding foreign subsidies in public procurement. The Commission stated that because a specific Spanish contract did not reach the EUR 250 million€250MCited figure threshold, no notification was required under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, and confirmed there is currently no EU provision forbidding national authorities from awarding contracts to Cuban bidders.
❓ MEP Questions Mitigation of Health Disinformation on Social Media
In Parliamentary Question E-003401/2026 submitted on 1 September 2026, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez asked whether AI-generated accounts spreading health disinformation reveal shortcomings in platforms’ risk mitigation under the Digital Services Act. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ MEP Asks About Equal Access to Assistive Technologies Across EU Languages
In Parliamentary Question E-003375/2026 submitted on 31 August 2026, Biljana Borzan inquired whether the limited availability of advanced digital and AI functionalities for smaller languages, such as Croatian, constitutes discrimination. A response from the Commission is pending.
❓ MEPs Highlight Cybersecurity Barriers to Vehicle Adaptations for Disabilities
In Parliamentary Question E-003434/2026 submitted on 1 September 2026, Vivien Costanzo and Gabriele Bischoff asked if the Commission plans to oblige vehicle manufacturers to provide secure access to electronic vehicle systems for authorised converters, ensuring cybersecurity rules do not create barriers for people with disabilities. A response from the Commission is pending.
The Commission’s replies consistently frame its regulatory approach as shifting from legislative design to robust enforcement, particularly through the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the AI Act. A prominent cross-cutting theme is the emphasis on systemic risk mitigation and evidence-based oversight, as seen in the defense of its fining mechanisms against major platforms like X, Temu, and AliExpress. The Commission positions itself as an impartial enforcer relying on objective data and established frameworks, rather than proposing immediate ad-hoc interventions to address political controversies.
Furthermore, the Commission’s narrative strongly signals a pivot toward digital sovereignty and industrial resilience. By referencing the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and the Tech Sovereignty Package, the Commission frames technological independence—such as mandating localized data processing for critical public services and investing in sovereign AI infrastructure—as a strategic necessity. This indicates that current digital-policy implementation is heavily focused on balancing strict platform accountability with the urgent mobilization of resources to close the EU’s technological gap with global competitors.
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