The EU has taken steps toward fining TikTok, concluding that the platform has violated regulations by not providing a searchable ad library for online advertising scrutiny. This provisional conclusion could lead to a fine of up to 6% of TikTok’s global turnover, following an investigation initiated over a year ago by the European Commission. The Digital Services Act mandates such transparency to combat scams and disinformation, and TikTok faces multiple ongoing probes, including one related to potential election interference in Romania.