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July 26, 2026JCMS Journal of Common Market StudiesOpen Access

The EU's Digital Services Act: Not Walking the Talk

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GFGerda Falkner

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Overview

In-depth analysis reveals the EU's Digital Services Act fails to effectively regulate online platforms, suggesting further action is needed.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate whether the EU's Digital Services Act effectively prioritizes citizens' rights over market freedoms.
  • Conducted an in-depth analysis of political debates surrounding the Digital Services Act.
  • Examined regulatory decisions affecting user tracking, profiling, and publisher liability.
  • Critically assessed the implications of EU digital policy in comparison to US critiques.
  • Many effective regulatory options were discarded during the DSA's development.
  • The EU prioritized market freedom over stringent regulation of harmful online content.
  • The DSA emerges as an initial measure requiring further legislative action to protect democracy.

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Gerda Falkner (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a3e4d3aea3239cd76c23https://doi.org/10.1111/jcms.70142
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