Maria Donde, Director of International Affairs at Coimisiún na Meán, emphasized the need for a unified approach to EU online platform regulation due to the interpretative challenges of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Different EU member states have varying implementations of the DSA, which mandates transparency and election integrity. The Irish regulator is pivotal in enforcing the DSA, especially as Dublin hosts many major online platforms. Donde highlighted the importance of a cohesive voice in contrast to global criticisms, particularly from the US government regarding the DSA's impact on free speech and its regulatory stance against US tech companies. Full article (Euronews.com)