I, as a Dane, wrote to Margrethe Vestager and this is the reply I received (I have translated it from Danish to English):
Dear Redacted (giggles),
Thank you very much for your inquiry to the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Margrethe Vestager, regarding hidden likes on X. And thank you for the kind words – she will be pleased to hear them.
At first glance, X's new practice of hiding the identity of users who "like" a post does not appear to violate EU legislation in this area. However, it is certainly an area that the European Commission is monitoring. Since 17 February 2024, digital services such as X have been covered by the EU regulation, DSA. This regulation governs online intermediaries and platforms such as online shops, social media, content-sharing platforms, app stores, and online travel and accommodation platforms. Its main purpose is to prevent illegal and harmful activities on the internet and the spread of deliberate misinformation. It ensures user safety, protects fundamental rights, and fosters a fair and open environment for online platforms.
You can read more about the subject here:
Regulation on a Single Market for Digital Services:
eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DA/TXT/P...uri=CELEX:32022R2065
commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy...ital-services-act_da
Commission initiates formal proceedings against X under the Digital Services Act
ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/da/ip_23_6709
(Press Release 18.12.2024)
Best regards,
