In the end, it’s all about liability: social media giants should be treated as publishers, with the obvious responsibility in relation to what they publish and how they control it. It clarifies the obligations of platforms and gives governments clearer and greater powers to enforce them. At the same time, the fundamental rights of users vis-à-vis these platforms are laid down. Heavy fines are imposed on those who do not comply with the new framework and break down those players who systematically abuse their power.
