Europe Prepares to Fine Social Network X Over $1 Billion
The European Union is preparing sanctions against Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for violating the new Digital Services Act (DSA).
Platform X faces a hefty fine for violating the law on prohibited content and disinformation, four sources told the publication. The measure is likely to increase tensions between Europe and the US, because Musk remains one of Trump’s closest advisers. In addition to the fine, the punishment will include an order to change the product. The measures are expected to be announced this summer – this will be the first case of enforcement under a new EU law designed to force social media administrators to more tightly control platforms. Now European authorities are trying to decide what kind of fine to impose on social network X – they are trying to assess the risks of further escalating the standoff with Trump, who is tightening trade rules and introducing tariffs. The fine could exceed $ 1 billion, because European regulators want to make an example of the measure and force other companies to take compliance with the “Digital Services Act” more seriously.
The parties still have time to reach an agreement – if X agrees to change its policy of non-interference in user content, as required by Brussels. The completion of the investigation is planned to be announced in the summer of 2025.
