Thomas REGNIER
@thomasregnier.ec.europa.eu
European Commission Spokesperson for tech sovereignty, defence, space and research.
The EC has fined X with €120 million for breaching the Digital Services Act.
Today, we also accepted TikTok’s commitments.
Our objective is not a fine.
When platforms offer solid commitments, we accept them.
If they do not, we take action.
More info
X: lnkd.in/euP-8t6t
TikTok: lnkd.in/ezzKHVzF
Today, we also accepted TikTok’s commitments.
Our objective is not a fine.
When platforms offer solid commitments, we accept them.
If they do not, we take action.
More info
X: lnkd.in/euP-8t6t
TikTok: lnkd.in/ezzKHVzF
December 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The EC has fined X with €120 million for breaching the Digital Services Act.
Today, we also accepted TikTok’s commitments.
Our objective is not a fine.
When platforms offer solid commitments, we accept them.
If they do not, we take action.
More info
X: lnkd.in/euP-8t6t
TikTok: lnkd.in/ezzKHVzF
Today, we also accepted TikTok’s commitments.
Our objective is not a fine.
When platforms offer solid commitments, we accept them.
If they do not, we take action.
More info
X: lnkd.in/euP-8t6t
TikTok: lnkd.in/ezzKHVzF
Today, we present the GPAI Code of Practice.
In numbers
✔️1-year work, led by 13 independent experts
✔️4 drafts, >1,000 stakeholders
✔️3 consultations, >1600 submissions
It will offer signatories legal certainty & reduced administrative burden.
Press release europa.eu/!xFkbjC
Code europa.eu/!KMGYxc
In numbers
✔️1-year work, led by 13 independent experts
✔️4 drafts, >1,000 stakeholders
✔️3 consultations, >1600 submissions
It will offer signatories legal certainty & reduced administrative burden.
Press release europa.eu/!xFkbjC
Code europa.eu/!KMGYxc
July 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Today, we present the GPAI Code of Practice.
In numbers
✔️1-year work, led by 13 independent experts
✔️4 drafts, >1,000 stakeholders
✔️3 consultations, >1600 submissions
It will offer signatories legal certainty & reduced administrative burden.
Press release europa.eu/!xFkbjC
Code europa.eu/!KMGYxc
In numbers
✔️1-year work, led by 13 independent experts
✔️4 drafts, >1,000 stakeholders
✔️3 consultations, >1600 submissions
It will offer signatories legal certainty & reduced administrative burden.
Press release europa.eu/!xFkbjC
Code europa.eu/!KMGYxc
On today’s question in the press room:
The DMA and DSA are not part of the trade talks with the U.S.
We have been very clear about that.
Our sovereignty and our rules are absolutely untouchable.
The DMA and DSA are not part of the trade talks with the U.S.
We have been very clear about that.
Our sovereignty and our rules are absolutely untouchable.
June 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
On today’s question in the press room:
The DMA and DSA are not part of the trade talks with the U.S.
We have been very clear about that.
Our sovereignty and our rules are absolutely untouchable.
The DMA and DSA are not part of the trade talks with the U.S.
We have been very clear about that.
Our sovereignty and our rules are absolutely untouchable.
Today, we fined Apple €500 million & Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act.
Apple restricts developers from steering consumers to offers outside the App store.
Meta doesn't let users choose a service that uses less personal data.
These are the first DMA fines.
europa.eu/!9RDQmk
Apple restricts developers from steering consumers to offers outside the App store.
Meta doesn't let users choose a service that uses less personal data.
These are the first DMA fines.
europa.eu/!9RDQmk
April 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Today, we fined Apple €500 million & Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act.
Apple restricts developers from steering consumers to offers outside the App store.
Meta doesn't let users choose a service that uses less personal data.
These are the first DMA fines.
europa.eu/!9RDQmk
Apple restricts developers from steering consumers to offers outside the App store.
Meta doesn't let users choose a service that uses less personal data.
These are the first DMA fines.
europa.eu/!9RDQmk
The race for AI leadership is far from over.
We presented an AI Continent Action Plan to drive innovation through 5 pillars:
- computing
- data
- skills
- application
- simpler rules
It will turn our industries and top talent into engines of AI innovation and acceleration.
europa.eu/!xPDyVf
We presented an AI Continent Action Plan to drive innovation through 5 pillars:
- computing
- data
- skills
- application
- simpler rules
It will turn our industries and top talent into engines of AI innovation and acceleration.
europa.eu/!xPDyVf
April 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The race for AI leadership is far from over.
We presented an AI Continent Action Plan to drive innovation through 5 pillars:
- computing
- data
- skills
- application
- simpler rules
It will turn our industries and top talent into engines of AI innovation and acceleration.
europa.eu/!xPDyVf
We presented an AI Continent Action Plan to drive innovation through 5 pillars:
- computing
- data
- skills
- application
- simpler rules
It will turn our industries and top talent into engines of AI innovation and acceleration.
europa.eu/!xPDyVf
According to our preliminary findings, Alphabet has breached the Digital Markets Act.
Regarding
- self-preferencing in Google search;
- and steering rules for Google Play.
Alphabet now has the right to defend itself.
The @ec.europa.eu will continue to fully enforce the DMA.
Regarding
- self-preferencing in Google search;
- and steering rules for Google Play.
Alphabet now has the right to defend itself.
The @ec.europa.eu will continue to fully enforce the DMA.
March 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
According to our preliminary findings, Alphabet has breached the Digital Markets Act.
Regarding
- self-preferencing in Google search;
- and steering rules for Google Play.
Alphabet now has the right to defend itself.
The @ec.europa.eu will continue to fully enforce the DMA.
Regarding
- self-preferencing in Google search;
- and steering rules for Google Play.
Alphabet now has the right to defend itself.
The @ec.europa.eu will continue to fully enforce the DMA.
On today’s question about possible alternatives to Starlink in Ukraine.
We are looking at how to best support Ukraine.
GovSatCom can address the immediate secure connectivity needs through pooled Member States satellite capacities.
IRIS² will provide all the services we need by 2030.
We are looking at how to best support Ukraine.
GovSatCom can address the immediate secure connectivity needs through pooled Member States satellite capacities.
IRIS² will provide all the services we need by 2030.
March 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
On today’s question about possible alternatives to Starlink in Ukraine.
We are looking at how to best support Ukraine.
GovSatCom can address the immediate secure connectivity needs through pooled Member States satellite capacities.
IRIS² will provide all the services we need by 2030.
We are looking at how to best support Ukraine.
GovSatCom can address the immediate secure connectivity needs through pooled Member States satellite capacities.
IRIS² will provide all the services we need by 2030.
🇪🇺 President von der Leyen unveils the ReArm Europe.
Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending.
Key points:
* More fiscal space for national defence
* New instrument for critical capabilities
* Flexible EU funding for defence
* More private capital via Savings & Investment Union + EIB
Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending.
Key points:
* More fiscal space for national defence
* New instrument for critical capabilities
* Flexible EU funding for defence
* More private capital via Savings & Investment Union + EIB
March 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🇪🇺 President von der Leyen unveils the ReArm Europe.
Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending.
Key points:
* More fiscal space for national defence
* New instrument for critical capabilities
* Flexible EU funding for defence
* More private capital via Savings & Investment Union + EIB
Europe is ready to massively boost its defence spending.
Key points:
* More fiscal space for national defence
* New instrument for critical capabilities
* Flexible EU funding for defence
* More private capital via Savings & Investment Union + EIB
On today's question on VP Vance's speech & RO elections:
This is simply wrong.
Elections are solely a matter for national authorities.
Let’s be clear: The DSA strictly ensures platforms' systems are not misused - especially in elections.
Tackling only illegal content while protecting free speech.
This is simply wrong.
Elections are solely a matter for national authorities.
Let’s be clear: The DSA strictly ensures platforms' systems are not misused - especially in elections.
Tackling only illegal content while protecting free speech.
February 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On today's question on VP Vance's speech & RO elections:
This is simply wrong.
Elections are solely a matter for national authorities.
Let’s be clear: The DSA strictly ensures platforms' systems are not misused - especially in elections.
Tackling only illegal content while protecting free speech.
This is simply wrong.
Elections are solely a matter for national authorities.
Let’s be clear: The DSA strictly ensures platforms' systems are not misused - especially in elections.
Tackling only illegal content while protecting free speech.
As just announced by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu in Paris:
With InvestAI, we will mobilise €200bn in AI investment in Europe.
A new €20bn fund for AI gigafactories will drive the development of advanced AI models.
The AI race is far from over.
Europe can lead the race.
europa.eu/!MkWvC8
With InvestAI, we will mobilise €200bn in AI investment in Europe.
A new €20bn fund for AI gigafactories will drive the development of advanced AI models.
The AI race is far from over.
Europe can lead the race.
europa.eu/!MkWvC8
February 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As just announced by President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu in Paris:
With InvestAI, we will mobilise €200bn in AI investment in Europe.
A new €20bn fund for AI gigafactories will drive the development of advanced AI models.
The AI race is far from over.
Europe can lead the race.
europa.eu/!MkWvC8
With InvestAI, we will mobilise €200bn in AI investment in Europe.
A new €20bn fund for AI gigafactories will drive the development of advanced AI models.
The AI race is far from over.
Europe can lead the race.
europa.eu/!MkWvC8
On today's question about DeepSeek:
The race for AI is far from being over.
Europe has all it takes to lead in trustworthy AI.
Top talent, world-class supercomputers, innovative start-ups & robust infrastructure.
Innovative and safe—this is our competitive edge.
We are ready to take our place.
The race for AI is far from being over.
Europe has all it takes to lead in trustworthy AI.
Top talent, world-class supercomputers, innovative start-ups & robust infrastructure.
Innovative and safe—this is our competitive edge.
We are ready to take our place.
January 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On today's question about DeepSeek:
The race for AI is far from being over.
Europe has all it takes to lead in trustworthy AI.
Top talent, world-class supercomputers, innovative start-ups & robust infrastructure.
Innovative and safe—this is our competitive edge.
We are ready to take our place.
The race for AI is far from being over.
Europe has all it takes to lead in trustworthy AI.
Top talent, world-class supercomputers, innovative start-ups & robust infrastructure.
Innovative and safe—this is our competitive edge.
We are ready to take our place.
In the EU, platforms must ensure their services don't undermine democracy.
To keep elections free, fair and in citizens' hands.
Today, together with the German DSC, we’ll have a roundtable with platforms like X, TikTok, Meta, Google & Microsoft.
Next week, we'll run a DSA-related stress test.
To keep elections free, fair and in citizens' hands.
Today, together with the German DSC, we’ll have a roundtable with platforms like X, TikTok, Meta, Google & Microsoft.
Next week, we'll run a DSA-related stress test.
January 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In the EU, platforms must ensure their services don't undermine democracy.
To keep elections free, fair and in citizens' hands.
Today, together with the German DSC, we’ll have a roundtable with platforms like X, TikTok, Meta, Google & Microsoft.
Next week, we'll run a DSA-related stress test.
To keep elections free, fair and in citizens' hands.
Today, together with the German DSC, we’ll have a roundtable with platforms like X, TikTok, Meta, Google & Microsoft.
Next week, we'll run a DSA-related stress test.
Today, we take additional investigatory measures in the ongoing DSA proceedings against X.
X has the obligation to
- send internal documents on algorithm changes
- retain all data on such changes
- provide access to commercial APIs.
The @ec.europa.eu will fully enforce the DSA.
europa.eu/!wrfCT6
X has the obligation to
- send internal documents on algorithm changes
- retain all data on such changes
- provide access to commercial APIs.
The @ec.europa.eu will fully enforce the DSA.
europa.eu/!wrfCT6
January 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today, we take additional investigatory measures in the ongoing DSA proceedings against X.
X has the obligation to
- send internal documents on algorithm changes
- retain all data on such changes
- provide access to commercial APIs.
The @ec.europa.eu will fully enforce the DSA.
europa.eu/!wrfCT6
X has the obligation to
- send internal documents on algorithm changes
- retain all data on such changes
- provide access to commercial APIs.
The @ec.europa.eu will fully enforce the DSA.
europa.eu/!wrfCT6
Answering a question on the alleged 150 EU staff members watching the Musk-Weidel livestream on X in just two words:
Simply wrong.
We have been very clear over the last few days:
The EU has around 150 staff members working on all aspects of the enforcement of the Digital Services Act.
Simply wrong.
We have been very clear over the last few days:
The EU has around 150 staff members working on all aspects of the enforcement of the Digital Services Act.
January 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Answering a question on the alleged 150 EU staff members watching the Musk-Weidel livestream on X in just two words:
Simply wrong.
We have been very clear over the last few days:
The EU has around 150 staff members working on all aspects of the enforcement of the Digital Services Act.
Simply wrong.
We have been very clear over the last few days:
The EU has around 150 staff members working on all aspects of the enforcement of the Digital Services Act.
On today’s questions in the press room:
We firmly reject any claims of censorship on social media platforms.
Freedom of expression lies at the heart of the Digital Services Act.
Nothing in the DSA obliges online intermediaries to remove lawful content.
europa.eu/!vW49R8
We firmly reject any claims of censorship on social media platforms.
Freedom of expression lies at the heart of the Digital Services Act.
Nothing in the DSA obliges online intermediaries to remove lawful content.
europa.eu/!vW49R8
January 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
On today’s questions in the press room:
We firmly reject any claims of censorship on social media platforms.
Freedom of expression lies at the heart of the Digital Services Act.
Nothing in the DSA obliges online intermediaries to remove lawful content.
europa.eu/!vW49R8
We firmly reject any claims of censorship on social media platforms.
Freedom of expression lies at the heart of the Digital Services Act.
Nothing in the DSA obliges online intermediaries to remove lawful content.
europa.eu/!vW49R8
@ec.europa.eu has opened formal proceedings against TikTok for a suspected breach of the Digital Services Act.
Following serious indications of foreign interference in Romania's elections using TikTok.
In the EU, all online platforms, including TikTok, must be held accountable.
europa.eu/!w7DbvY
Following serious indications of foreign interference in Romania's elections using TikTok.
In the EU, all online platforms, including TikTok, must be held accountable.
europa.eu/!w7DbvY
December 17, 2024 at 10:59 AM
@ec.europa.eu has opened formal proceedings against TikTok for a suspected breach of the Digital Services Act.
Following serious indications of foreign interference in Romania's elections using TikTok.
In the EU, all online platforms, including TikTok, must be held accountable.
europa.eu/!w7DbvY
Following serious indications of foreign interference in Romania's elections using TikTok.
In the EU, all online platforms, including TikTok, must be held accountable.
europa.eu/!w7DbvY
Today, the ec.europa.eu is partnering with the SpaceRISE consortium
The 290 satellites of IRIS2 will protect our critical infrastructures and connect our most remote areas.
This is a key step to increase our strategic autonomy.
europa.eu/!XbpQ9w
The 290 satellites of IRIS2 will protect our critical infrastructures and connect our most remote areas.
This is a key step to increase our strategic autonomy.
europa.eu/!XbpQ9w
December 16, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Today, the ec.europa.eu is partnering with the SpaceRISE consortium
The 290 satellites of IRIS2 will protect our critical infrastructures and connect our most remote areas.
This is a key step to increase our strategic autonomy.
europa.eu/!XbpQ9w
The 290 satellites of IRIS2 will protect our critical infrastructures and connect our most remote areas.
This is a key step to increase our strategic autonomy.
europa.eu/!XbpQ9w
Update: I can confirm that TikTok has replied to our requests for information sent on 2 October and 29 November.
The ec.europa.eu will now carefully assess these replies.
We will keep working so that platforms respect their obligations under the Digital Services Act regarding elections in Europe.
The ec.europa.eu will now carefully assess these replies.
We will keep working so that platforms respect their obligations under the Digital Services Act regarding elections in Europe.
December 14, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Update: I can confirm that TikTok has replied to our requests for information sent on 2 October and 29 November.
The ec.europa.eu will now carefully assess these replies.
We will keep working so that platforms respect their obligations under the Digital Services Act regarding elections in Europe.
The ec.europa.eu will now carefully assess these replies.
We will keep working so that platforms respect their obligations under the Digital Services Act regarding elections in Europe.
On today’s question in the press room:
I can confirm that the @ec.europa.eu has been in touch with Bluesky.
Discussing the platform's DSA obligations and the Commission's presence on the platform.
Under the Digital Services Act, all online platforms must appoint a legal representative in the EU.
I can confirm that the @ec.europa.eu has been in touch with Bluesky.
Discussing the platform's DSA obligations and the Commission's presence on the platform.
Under the Digital Services Act, all online platforms must appoint a legal representative in the EU.
December 13, 2024 at 1:09 PM
On today’s question in the press room:
I can confirm that the @ec.europa.eu has been in touch with Bluesky.
Discussing the platform's DSA obligations and the Commission's presence on the platform.
Under the Digital Services Act, all online platforms must appoint a legal representative in the EU.
I can confirm that the @ec.europa.eu has been in touch with Bluesky.
Discussing the platform's DSA obligations and the Commission's presence on the platform.
Under the Digital Services Act, all online platforms must appoint a legal representative in the EU.
Today, Ukraine officially joins the Media Strand of our Creative Europe Programme.
This marks a key step to support Ukraine‘s audiovisual sector, film makers and producers.
And to enrich Europe‘s cultural diversity.
europa.eu/!BkHRWK
This marks a key step to support Ukraine‘s audiovisual sector, film makers and producers.
And to enrich Europe‘s cultural diversity.
europa.eu/!BkHRWK
December 11, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Today, Ukraine officially joins the Media Strand of our Creative Europe Programme.
This marks a key step to support Ukraine‘s audiovisual sector, film makers and producers.
And to enrich Europe‘s cultural diversity.
europa.eu/!BkHRWK
This marks a key step to support Ukraine‘s audiovisual sector, film makers and producers.
And to enrich Europe‘s cultural diversity.
europa.eu/!BkHRWK
Today, Europe takes a big step towards AI Factories in @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's first 100 days.
Backed by €1.5B, the first AI Factories will unite computing power, data and talent.
Giving start-ups, SMEs & researchers access to massive computing power for advanced AI models.
europa.eu/!hhNynn
Backed by €1.5B, the first AI Factories will unite computing power, data and talent.
Giving start-ups, SMEs & researchers access to massive computing power for advanced AI models.
europa.eu/!hhNynn
December 10, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Today, Europe takes a big step towards AI Factories in @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's first 100 days.
Backed by €1.5B, the first AI Factories will unite computing power, data and talent.
Giving start-ups, SMEs & researchers access to massive computing power for advanced AI models.
europa.eu/!hhNynn
Backed by €1.5B, the first AI Factories will unite computing power, data and talent.
Giving start-ups, SMEs & researchers access to massive computing power for advanced AI models.
europa.eu/!hhNynn
Today, we ordered TikTok to freeze and preserve all data and evidence linked to the Romanian elections.
This is a key step by the @ec.europa.eu to enforce the DSA.
This follows our RFI and declassified information released yesterday, pointing to foreign interference from Russia.
europa.eu/!fN4Xt6
This is a key step by the @ec.europa.eu to enforce the DSA.
This follows our RFI and declassified information released yesterday, pointing to foreign interference from Russia.
europa.eu/!fN4Xt6
December 5, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Today, we ordered TikTok to freeze and preserve all data and evidence linked to the Romanian elections.
This is a key step by the @ec.europa.eu to enforce the DSA.
This follows our RFI and declassified information released yesterday, pointing to foreign interference from Russia.
europa.eu/!fN4Xt6
This is a key step by the @ec.europa.eu to enforce the DSA.
This follows our RFI and declassified information released yesterday, pointing to foreign interference from Russia.
europa.eu/!fN4Xt6
On today’s press room exchange on the EC’s presence on X:
In 2023, following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, we decided to stop paid promotion on X.
This was a crucial step to uphold responsibility in the digital space.
We keep monitoring and assessing developments across all platforms.
In 2023, following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, we decided to stop paid promotion on X.
This was a crucial step to uphold responsibility in the digital space.
We keep monitoring and assessing developments across all platforms.
December 3, 2024 at 6:54 PM
On today’s press room exchange on the EC’s presence on X:
In 2023, following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, we decided to stop paid promotion on X.
This was a crucial step to uphold responsibility in the digital space.
We keep monitoring and assessing developments across all platforms.
In 2023, following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, we decided to stop paid promotion on X.
This was a crucial step to uphold responsibility in the digital space.
We keep monitoring and assessing developments across all platforms.
I am honoured to have been reappointed as European Commission Spokesperson for Tech Sovereignty, Defense
Space and Research.
Space and Research.
December 2, 2024 at 7:42 PM
I am honoured to have been reappointed as European Commission Spokesperson for Tech Sovereignty, Defense
Space and Research.
Space and Research.
Today, the von der Leyen II Commission officially takes office.
The new Spokespersons’ team will be announced tomorrow at noon:
commission.europa.eu/about-europe...
The new Spokespersons’ team will be announced tomorrow at noon:
commission.europa.eu/about-europe...
December 1, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Today, the von der Leyen II Commission officially takes office.
The new Spokespersons’ team will be announced tomorrow at noon:
commission.europa.eu/about-europe...
The new Spokespersons’ team will be announced tomorrow at noon:
commission.europa.eu/about-europe...