The European Union has formally queried major technology companies including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, demanding explanations on their efforts to combat financial scams online. This action falls under the Digital Services Act (DSA), underscoring the EU's commitment to enforcing its regulations despite criticism and threats from figures like Donald Trump.

• The European Commission sent a request for information under the Digital Services Act to Apple's App Store, Google Play, Booking, and Microsoft's Bing.
• This query aims to understand how these platforms prevent their services from being misused by scammers, with potential future investigations and fines.
• EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier stated this is an "essential step" to protect EU users and ensure platforms fulfill their roles.