The European Commission has preliminary findings against four large pornographic platforms under the Digital Services Act.

Omissions

• The MEP did not name the four platforms: Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos.
• The MEP did not specify that the preliminary findings relate specifically to the platforms' failure to prevent minors from accessing adult content, which is the core of the Commission's case.
• The MEP did not mention that the European Commission opened formal proceedings against these platforms earlier, in May 2025, and that the preliminary findings issued in March 2026 represent a procedural step — not a final decision.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission (Shaping Europe's Digital Future)The European Commission has preliminarily found Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for allowing minors to access their services. The preliminary findings are based on an in-depth investigation that included an analysis of the four platforms' risk assessment reports, replies to requests for information, and publicly available information.
• PrimaryEuropean Commission Press Corner (PDF)Commission preliminarily finds Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act for allowing minors to access their services. The Commission sent its preliminary findings to each of the four providers.
• SecondaryBrussels SignalThe European Union accused four pornographic platforms on Thursday of allowing children to access adult content in breach of digital rules. The European Commission preliminarily found Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act.
• SecondaryThe Next WebIn March 2026, the Commission issued identical preliminary findings against four pornographic platforms – Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos – for failing to prevent minors from accessing their content.