U.S. FCC Chair EU Digital Services Act Over Free Speech Concerns

Brendan Carr warns that Europe's tech regulations risk stifling free expression and harming U.S. companies operating in the region.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, speaking at the Mobile World Congress, called the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) incompatible with America's free speech traditions.
Carr expressed concerns that the DSA's content moderation rules could lead to excessive censorship and limit diverse opinions online.
The DSA, effective for a year, aims to curb illegal content and platform misuse, with potential fines for violations; companies like Meta and X are currently under investigation.
Carr's remarks come as tensions between the U.S. and EU escalate, with U.S. officials accusing Europe of imposing burdensome regulations and threatening tariffs in retaliation.
EU officials defended their regulatory approach, emphasizing competitiveness and plans for further reforms in the tech sector, including a harmonized digital single market.