MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Brussels endorses the CGT as a ‘trusted flagger’ on the Internet – E-002315/2025

Question for written answer  E-002315/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Virginie Joron (PfE)

The new EU Digital Services Act (DSA) now governs the moderation and removal of ‘illegal’ content online. Article 22 of the DSA requires online platforms to take the necessary technical and organisational measures to ensure that notices submitted by trusted flaggers are given priority. The Commission has recently confirmed that the CGT has been granted ‘trusted flagger’ status in France (5 March 2025)[1].

However, the CGT is not recognised for its commitment to freedom of expression or to combating fraud, nor for its political neutrality.

• 1.Can the Commission confirm that the biggest platforms (X, Meta, Youtube, etc.)[2] must address reports and requests for removal issued by the CGT as a priority, including in times of crisis?
• 2.Is the fact of a country granting trusted flagger status to a political entity or trade union compatible with the spirit of the DSA?
• 3.Has the CGT indeed received nearly EUR 10 million from the European Union since 2014[3]?

Submitted: 10.6.2025

• [1] https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/trusted-flaggers-under-dsa
• [2] https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/list-designated-vlops-and-vloses
• [3] https://ec.europa.eu/budget/financial-transparency-system/analysis.html A search of the Commission’s financial transparency register using the keyword ‘CGT’ reveals approximately EUR 10 million in European funding, of which EUR 9.14 million was reportedly paid to three organisations: 1) The CGT’s National Federation of Construction Workers (approximately half of the amount) 2) The CGT’s Confederation of Retired Workers and Trade Unionists 3) The CGT’s Federation of Metalworkers