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The Commission acknowledges the importance of ensuring a safe, predictable and trusted online environment.

Pursuant to Article 91(1), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065[1] (Digital Services Act, DSA) by 17 November 2025, the Commission must evaluate and report to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee on (a) the application of Article 33 of the DSA[2], including the scope of providers of intermediary services covered by the obligations applicable to very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs), and (b) the way that the DSA interacts with other legal acts, in particular those listed in Article 2(3) and (4) of the DSA.

To this purpose, the Commission is preparing the report, prior to the launch for adoption and the formal transmission of the report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee.

As the report due by 17 November 2025 is targeted to the specific scope established in Article 91(1) of the DSA, the potential requirement of mandatory identity verification for social media accounts is not in scope and will not be covered.

This is without prejudice to other evaluation reports due by 17 November 2027 and five years thereafter pursuant to Article 91, paragraph 2 to 6, of the DSA.

• [1]  OJ L  277, 27.10.2022, p. 1-102, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj.
• [2] Article 33 sets out the threshold and process for the designation of very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs).

Question for written answer  E-001987/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Valentina Palmisano (The Left)

Clause 5 of the Framework Agreement annexed to Directive 1999/70/EC imposes effective measures on Member States to prevent the misuse of successive fixed-term contracts, but Italy has not introduced effective, dissuasive and proportionate penalties to that end.

Some 250 000 Italian teachers are precariously employed, despite the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of 26 November 2014 that declared renewals of contracts of more than 36 months to cover schools’ permanent needs of to be unlawful.

The Commission referred Italy to the CJEU (case INFR(2014)4231), noting its misuse of fixed-term contracts and discrimination in working conditions.

Decree-Law No 131/2024 (‘the ‘Salva Infrazioni’ Decree’) does nothing more than increase compensation, without addressing the issue of recruitment or actually reducing precarious employment.

What is more, Petition No 1264/2024, calling for the implementation of the EU directives on regulated contracts and professions, is currently open.

In the light of the above:

• 1.Will the Commission adopt binding guidelines to prevent further abuse of Italian school workers on insecure contracts?
• 2.Is Decree-Law 131/2024 deemed to comply with Directive 1999/70/EC?
• 3.Can the Commission confirm that Italy can use the twin-track system for recruitment for support positions but not for ordinary posts, and that this constraint is effectively imposed by the EU?

Submitted: 18.5.2025

Priority question for written answer  P-001961/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dan Barna (Renew), Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu (Renew)

A recent investigation by Global Witness has revealed concerning issues with TikTok’s algorithm ahead of the Romanian elections. The findings indicate that the platform disproportionately promoted far-right content to users, regardless of their initially balanced political interests. This raises questions about the spread of disinformation and the potential for algorithmic bias to impact democratic processes[1].

The Digital Services Act (DSA) aims to create a safer and more transparent online environment, with specific obligations for very large online platforms (VLOPs) to mitigate systemic risks, including the dissemination of illegal content and disinformation, particularly during electoral periods. The DSA also emphasises the importance of algorithmic transparency and users’ rights to access diverse information.

Given these circumstances, the provisions of the DSA and past investigations into TikTok, what specific measures are now being taken to further investigate and address the algorithmic amplification of potentially harmful or biased content on TikTok within the EU, especially in the context of the upcoming elections in Romania?

Submitted: 15.5.2025

• [1] https://globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/digital-threats/tiktok-algorithm-continues-to-push-multiple-times-more-far-right-content-to-users-ahead-of-romanian-election/.

Question for written answer  E-001977/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Emmanouil Kefalogiannis (PPE)

Supporting island life – with particular emphasis on small islands – should be a priority. Using every means and financial tool, regional development should be promoted, local micro-economies stimulated, services and opportunities provided to the island world upgraded and inequalities between island and mainland Greece eliminated.

A valuable measure to this end (especially nowadays, when the cost of living on the islands is very high) is the Transport Equivalent (TE). This measure, which has to date been financed exclusively from national resources, aims to contribute substantially to reducing the high transport costs borne by islanders. However, it has become clear that meeting needs exceeds national budgetary capabilities, with significant delays in the payment of aid. The Transport Equivalent measure remains outside the European framework for supporting island life, although it is fully aligned with European cohesion policies. In this context, manufacturing bodies have proposed its inclusion in European programmes, such as the Just Transition Programme 2021-2027, the Cohesion Fund and the European Regional Development Fund, etc.

In view of this:

• 1.What measures does the Commission intend to put in place to support island life?
• 2.Which Community funds can finance the Transport Equivalent measure?

Submitted: 16.5.2025

Question for written answer  E-001981/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Giuseppe Antoci (The Left)

According to a recent survey of school canteens in Italy[1], rising canteen prices in Sicily (up 13 % and 8 % since last year in nurseries and primary schools respectively) have resulted in families on the island forking out an average of EUR 83 per child on school meals.

In addition, it is extremely difficult to even access school meals in Sicily, where only 13.7 % of all schools have canteens, a figure which rises to 41.2 % and 43.1 % in central and northern Italy respectively.

Although Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) includes specific measures to remedy these kinds of inequalities, it has only allocated 37 % of its school canteen funding to southern Italy, Sicily and Sardinia.

This state of affairs makes it extremely difficult for Sicilian children to access a healthy and adequate diet, which is one of the fundamental rights enshrined in the European Child Guarantee[2], which aims to ensure full access to essential services for children in vulnerable situations.

In view of the above:

• 1.Is the Commission aware of the situation concerning Sicily’s school canteens, and how does it assess the way in which the island’s NRRP allocation has been used?
• 2.Which European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) instruments and resources could be used to guarantee that Sicilian pupils can regularly access school canteens?
• 3.Will the Commission take further steps to reduce regional disparities and ensure that the European Child Guarantee is effectively implemented in Sicily?

Submitted: 16.5.2025

• [1] https://www.cittadinanzattiva.it/notizie/17124-viii-indagine-sulle-mense-scolastiche-circa-85-euro-il-costo-medio-mensile-servono-piu-risorse-contro-la-poverta-alimentare.html.
• [2] https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/rights-child/eu-strategy-rights-child-and-european-child-guarantee_en#european-child-guarantee.

Question for written answer  E-001985/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Nikolaos Anadiotis (NI)

Following the devastating floods of September 2023 in Thessaly, the European Commission approved significant financial support to Greece, aiming to relieve those affected and restore agricultural and livestock activity.

Specifically, the following provision was made: a) EUR 43 million through the agricultural reserve for direct compensation to farmers and livestock farmers[1], b) EUR 101.5 million through the EU Solidarity Fund, with an advance payment of EUR 25.3 million approved in January 2024[2] and c) full coverage of damages to livestock and facilities, according to statements by the competent Minister of Rural Development.

However, significant delays have been recorded in the payment of compensation to affected farmers. The 2nd equal instalment of just EUR 12.7 million was paid in March 2024[3], which raises reasonable questions about the efficient and timely use of European funds.

In light of the above:

• 1.Have the Greek authorities kept the Commission informed of progress and the reasons for the delays in the payment of compensation?
• 2.Is the Commission monitoring the implementation of the relevant support measures and, if so, does it intend to request that the procedures be accelerated?
• 3.In the event of continued delays on the part of the national authorities, does the Commission intend to provide further support or intervene?

Submitted: 17.5.2025

• [1] https://www.globaltradealert.org/state-act/83177/greece-european-commission-approves-compensation-package-for-farmers
• [2] https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1247120/e101-5-mln-in-eu-aid-for-thessaly/
• [3] https://www.archyde.com/thessaly-12-7-million-euros-were-paid-to-farmers-and-breeders-2024-03-25-215834/