The European Commission has opened a consultation on revised election guidance under the Digital Services Act, updating its approach to platform risks after two years of enforcement experience.
The draft published on 10 November is directed at very large online platforms and very large search engines. It proposes stronger measures against information manipulation, additional safeguards for recommender systems and revised expectations for risks created by generative artificial intelligence. The Commission also wants better protection for political candidates.
Article 35 of the DSA allows the Commission, working with national Digital Services Coordinators, to issue guidance on systemic risks. Designated services must assess and mitigate threats to electoral integrity while respecting fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and access to information.
The proposed revision builds on the 2024 election guidelines and experience under the Code of Conduct on Disinformation. It is not yet final guidance. The Commission is accepting evidence and comments until 23 November 2026 before settling the updated document.
Read the Commission consultation announcement
