EU and UK Officials Question Big Tech Regulation After Trump Bans

European and British leaders are questioning whether social media companies act as publishers after major platforms banned President Donald Trump's accounts. The controversy accelerates ongoing debates over holding tech giants accountable for user content.

11 Jan 2021 • 1 min read

European and British officials raise new concerns about the regulation of Big Tech after major social media platforms ban President Donald Trump's accounts. Policymakers express wariness over the immense influence these tech companies hold over political processes and public discourse.

The debate centers on whether social media platforms should face the same regulations as traditional publishers. UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock states that the bans show tech giants are making editorial decisions about who gets a voice, while EU Commissioner Thierry Breton calls it perplexing that a CEO can unplug a president's loudspeaker without checks and balances.

This controversy accelerates existing efforts in Europe to hold tech firms more accountable for the content on their platforms. Unlike traditional publishers that face legal consequences for discriminatory or libelous material, social media companies currently operate under protections that EU and UK leaders now actively seek to overhaul.

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