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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a major leadership reshuffle, appointing 27 commissioners with a specific focus on gender balance. French official Thierry Breton resigned in protest of von der Leyen's management style. A new role for defense and space was created to coordinate EU military spending and support for Ukraine.
EU Digital Services Act and Social Media Censorship
EU Industry Chief Thierry Breton sent letters to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg demanding the removal of "harmful content" and disinformation related to the Israel-Hamas war under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Failure to comply could result in fines of up to 6% of global revenue. The hosts report that takedowns have surged to over 137,000 per hour, effectively creating an environment where only "approved narratives" are visible.
