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Elon Musk Slams EU After $140M Fine for X

12/16/2025

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Elon Musk challenged European authorities after X was fined $140 million for breaching digital transparency rules.
He criticized the European Union, suggesting it should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual nations.
Investigations into X's practices, including misleading verification checkmarks and opaque advertising, have intensified since Musk's 2022 acquisition.
Authorities in Ireland and France are also examining the platform.

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Elon Musk challenged European authorities after X was fined $140 million for breaching digital transparency rules.
He criticized the European Union, suggesting it should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual nations.
Investigations into X's practices, including misleading verification checkmarks and opaque advertising, have intensified since Musk's 2022 acquisition.
Authorities in Ireland and France are also examining the platform.