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EU Fines Musk's X €120 Million for Content Violations

12/5/2025

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The European Commission fined Elon Musk's X €120 million for violating EU online content rules.
The European Commission has already imposed a €2.95 billion penalty on Google and is investigating Meta.
EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera stressed that competition law is essential for fair markets and rejected U.S. criticisms.
A decision on Google's proposal is expected early next year.

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The European Commission fined Elon Musk's X €120 million for violating EU online content rules.
The European Commission has already imposed a €2.95 billion penalty on Google and is investigating Meta.
EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera stressed that competition law is essential for fair markets and rejected U.S. criticisms.
A decision on Google's proposal is expected early next year.