Google and edited media content
12.12.2024
Question for written answer  E-002915/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Christel Schaldemose (S&D), Stine Bosse (Renew)
Google has stated[1] that some Danes’ access to Danish news is going to be blocked. At an extremely challenging time when it comes to mis- and disinformation, it is particularly serious when Google, as a dominant player, suddenly and unilaterally blocks citizens’ access to trustworthy content. Google’s dominance extends to between 92 % and 97 % of the Danish search engines market. Google’s action shows just how much control the tech companies wield over our information flows.
- 1.Is the Commission aware that Google is blocking edited media content in eight EU countries?
- 2.Given the dominant position that Google enjoys, does the Commission take the view that Google is entitled to take this step?
- 3.Is Google’s unilateral interference in the flow of information in line with EU regulation?
Submitted: 12.12.2024
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