Elon Musk, X and European Union

Elon Musk extends online attacks on EU countries to Ireland
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As Elon Musk Promotes Far-Right German Party, EU Politicians Suggest Shutting Off X’s Algorithm
As Elon Musk uses his global propaganda platform, X, to target various governments throughout Europe, politicians in those countries are beginning to fight back. This week, as Musk continued to promote a far-right political party in Germany,
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.
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change
Musk’s comments about U.K. politics had a significantly more personal nature, criticizing Starmer directly. Musk's attacks focused on what he considered to be Starmer’s mishan
McGrath and EU ‘energetically’ pursuing Elon Musk’s X probe
German MEPs fearful after billionaire X owner Elon Musk backs German far right group ahead of the 23 February election
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.
Elon Musk is infuriating European leaders with his political grenades
Elon Musk has been driving the news agenda in the UK and other European countries with often incendiary comments on X, prompting leaders to hit back.
Elon Musk’s Political Views Upset EU Leaders—Tesla Mogul Faces Wrath of UK Government
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has retaliated against Elon Musk, claiming the Tesla boss has spread “lies and misinformation” for personal gain. The move comes

France Urges EU to Get Tough on Musk's Political Comments

How does Musk discussion with German AfD leader square with EU laws?
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...
Explainer-How Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion ...
El País in English1d
EU faces triple threat from Elon Musk: Far-right activist, owner of X and Trump’s right-hand man
Brussels is venturing into uncharted territory in its confrontation with the head of the platform formerly known as Twitter, ...
EU stays mum as Donald Trump eyes Greenland and Elon Musk courts far-right
Told to cease ‘lecturing and moralising’, Brussels officials ready for ‘strong transatlantic agenda’ as they ‘defend’ trade ...
Politico Europe12h
Brussels will be watching whether Musk breaks EU law in far-right livestream
Up to 150 experts in Brussels and Seville will be checking whether Musk’s livestream interview boosts the German far right.
EU considers legal action against Musk over election interference
Brussels is considering punishing Elon Musk over his alleged interference in the German elections. The European Commission is ...
Elon Musk's Starlink talks with Italy raise concerns
Reports that Elon Musk's SpaceX is in advanced negotiations with the Italian government over the provision of internet and ...
Yen on MSN1d
Can EU stand up to belligerent Big Tech in new Trump era?
Facing charges of "censorship" from both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU will need its full legal arsenal -- and ...