EU Sues Czech Republic, Spain, Cyprus, Poland, Portugal Over DSA Compliance Failures

The European Commission is taking the Czech Republic, Spain, Cyprus, Poland, and Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to properly implement the Digital Services Act (DSA). These countries either did not designate a national Digital Services Coordinator (DSC) or failed to grant the necessary authority and powers to their DSCs as required by the regulation. Additionally, none of the five nations established rules on penalties for violations of the DSA, another core requirement. The DSA aims to ensure that online platforms take stronger measures against illegal and harmful online content and to provide uniform enforcement across the EU. The Commission had previously issued formal notices and reasoned opinions to these countries, but no corrective actions were taken, prompting legal proceedings. The Commission stressed that effective national enforcement is essential for the DSA’s success and for protecting users across the EU.