Elon Musk, EU

EU Steps Up Probe of Elon Musk’s X Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House.
Elon Musk uses X to roast European leaders, promote the far right
WASHINGTON − Elon Musk is keeping the pressure on European leaders. Musk frequently wields his 211.5-million-follower account on X, the social media platform he bought for $44 billion in 2022, to air political grievances and promote far-right issues.
EU politicians warn against Elon Musk's incursions into European politics
Now Musk's escalating criticism and mocking of European leaders and governments, which he has done repeatedly via X, the social media platform he owns, has sparked a backlash from European governments amid increasing calls for regulatory action in Europe against X.
EU Requests Additional Information From Elon Musk's X
The European Union is putting in place additional investigatory measures as part of its current proceedings against X, which were launched in December 2023. The EU Commission said Friday it had asked the X platform to provide documentation regarding recent changes to its system by Feb 15.
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Scholz: Elon Musk Threatens European Democracy
Elon Musk’s growing association with far-right movements poses a threat to democracy in Europe, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during a press conference in Berlin on Friday, as reported by Politico.
Elon Musk Invited By 40 Members Of EU Parliament To Speak In Europe! Netizens Warn Him And Say 'Don't Fall For The Trap'
Elon Musk was invited by 40 members of the EU parliament who have come together to sign a letter requesting that the EU President invite the Tesla head honcho to speak at the Plenary. The Parliamentarians reportedly want to discuss freedom of speech,
Farage: Elon Musk Shouldn't Dictate US Treasury Policy
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, discusses Elon Musk's influence over US politics and says the billionaire is "a very powerful figure." Speaking to Caroline Hepker and William Shaw on Bloomberg's UK Politics podcast,
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EU has limited power to suspend Elon Musk’s X social media platform
X’s algorithm is said to amplify specific political viewpoints - especially those aligned with its owner. Read more at ...
EU considers expanding probe into Musk's X, Bloomberg News says
The European Union is considering expanding its investigation into whether Elon Musk's social media network X breached its ...
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EU deepens probe into X after Musk outbursts
Musk's X is suspected of manipulating the platform's systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility over ...
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EU Intensifies Inquiry into Elon Musk's X For Content Moderation Violation
The European Commission has intensified its investigation into Elon Musk's social media network, X, concerning potential ...
As Elon Musk Promotes Far-Right German Party, EU Politicians Suggest Shutting Off X’s Algorithm
Musk has spent the last few weeks engaged in a campaign against various European governments. The most dramatic conflict has ...
Elon Musk hosts German far-right leader on X in latest bid to sway European politics
Elon Musk urged Germans to vote for the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) in an upcoming election in a conversation ...
EU steps up probe into Elon Musk’s X, days ahead of Trump inauguration
The Commission said President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its ...
Fact-check: EU has not said it wants to ban X over Musk interference
Euroverify breaks down what we know about the EU’s response to the tech billionaire’s intrusion into European politics. View ...