Elon Musk, European Commission and X

Europe orders Elon Musk’s X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms
The European Commission (EC) says it has requested information from Elon Musk's X related to the algorithms that determine the content it recommends to
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 laws.
Europeans Rebuke Elon Musk's Proposal For 'MEGA: Make Europe Great Again': 'Stay Away From Europe'
Elon Musk's "Make Europe Great Again" slogan sparks backlash from European leaders, who criticize it as unwelcome interference and tone-deaf rhetoric.
Elon Musk Sparks Controversy With Hard-Right 'Make Europe Great Again!' Post
Elon Musk has stirred the pot with a recent post on X shifting "from MAGA to MEGA" to "Make Europe Great Again!"
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.
Elon Musk’s political influence: a billionaire’s impact on European democracy
From endorsing Germany’s far-right AfD to attacking UK leaders, Musk's actions highlight the risks of unchecked power in the digital age.
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 says 'Make Europe Great Again' as he continues his push into European politics
Elon Musk continues to champion right-wing politics in Europe. Musk shared an X post on Saturday that invoked President-elect Donald Trump's world-famous campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again." "From MAGA to MEGA: Make Europe Great Again!
Musk pushes hard-right 'Make Europe Great Again' slogan amid EU inquiry
Elon Musk is continuing his campaign to promote the hard-right in Europe as the EU investigates X, his controversial social media platform. View on euronews
EU steps up probe into Musk's X with new demands
The European Commission said on Friday it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk's social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests for information and an order for it to retain relevant documents.
MEPs urge Commission to act on Musk's interventions
In a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, a number of MEPs express their concern at alleged abuses ...
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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 ...
Musk is courting the far right in Germany — and there's not much European leaders can do about it
European leaders have raised concerns about Elon Musk interfering with Germany’s elections as he plans to host a chat with ...
European Central Bank Joins Bluesky, Rival to Elon Musk's X
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank began posting on the Bluesky micro-blogging platform on Monday, joining a ...
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Who’s been invited? World’s far-right populists pack guest list for Trump’s inauguration
The U.S. president-elect lays down a clear ideological marker with his unusual invitees from across the globe.
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Are AI generators training on real people’s images? Legal experts say it may be a problem
AI generators are producing lifelike images, sparking legal debates over copyright, deepfakes, and the ethical implications ...
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Elon Musk is elevating Trump’s foreign policy of deliberate disruption to a new level
Donald Trump’s first term gave the world a taste of deliberately disruptive unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of other countries, with exam ...
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Italy’s Meloni to attend Trump inauguration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday, ...