Digital Regulation
European backlash grows to US visa restrictions on DSA enforcers
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French President Emmanuel Macron and EU figures denounced the US visa restrictions imposed on December 23, 2025, against former Commissioner Thierry Breton and four NGO leaders over Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcement, calling them an assault on European digital sovereignty. New details emerge on preceding X fine and US celebrations, part of ongoing series coverage.
South Korea's trade ministry said on January 8 it will expand communications with the United States to avert potential conflicts over revisions to the country's network law. Last week, the U.S. State Department voiced "significant" concerns about a recently passed amendment to the Information and Communications Network Act, aimed at curbing false online information, warning it could spark trade tensions. To mitigate this, the ministry plans to intensify outreach on non-tariff trade barriers.
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The Trump administration has announced visa sanctions against five European figures involved in strict tech regulation, including former French commissioner Thierry Breton, accused of censorship harmful to US interests. Paris has strongly denounced the measure, defending European digital sovereignty. This decision fits into a broader offensive against EU rules on online platforms.