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Platforms under DSA have to assess risks for electoral processes, EU's Virkkunen says

( January 16, 2025, 15:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The crisis response mechanism in the EU's Digital Services Act can be activated in special cases, requiring specific action from very large online platforms, said the European Commission's tech chief Henna Virkkunen. In response to a letter from a lawmaker about Elon Musk's control over X and its implications for the German elections, Virkkunen said anyone can express their opinion, but platforms covered by the DSA must assess risks for civic discourse and electoral processes.Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen's letter is attached....

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