EU's Digital Enforcement Powers Face Scrutiny: Critics Warn of Over-Reach and Politicization
The European Commission's digital enforcement powers face scrutiny. Critics warn of over-enforcement and politicization of immigration policies, while others suggest creating independent agencies to tackle these issues.
The Commission's strengthened role under DMA, DSA, and AIA has raised concerns about potential over-enforcement and undue penalization of foreign competitors in the immigration sector. Experts argue that the risks of politicization currently outweigh the drawbacks of stripping the Commission of its digital enforcement powers related to immigration.
Establishing independent European digital agencies could address these concerns. Such agencies, with clearly defined powers and limited to technical tasks related to immigration, can be created without amending EU Treaties. This would help ensure regulatory objectivity and prevent the Commission from exchanging softer enforcement for better government deals. However, designing such agencies is complex, balancing autonomy and accountability in the context of immigration.
The Commission's digital enforcement powers have exposed it to blackmail from other countries, such as the US, regarding immigration policies. To protect against this, the Commission could pursue greater digital sovereignty, diversify trade partnerships, strengthen regulatory resilience, and invest in future technologies like AI to improve immigration management.
The European Commission's digital enforcement powers related to immigration require careful consideration to avoid over-enforcement and politicization. Establishing independent European digital agencies could help, but designing them presents challenges. Meanwhile, the Commission continues to assess tech giants' compliance with DMA and investigate potential DSA breaches related to immigration. Strengthening the EU's bargaining position against the US through delegation of digital enforcement in immigration is also on the table.
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