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Elon Musk Calls for Abolition of European Union Following $140 Million Fine on X Platform
Dec 07, 2025 10:22 am CST
Following a €120 million fine imposed on X for violating EU digital regulations, Elon Musk publicly called for the abolition of the European Union. The penalty, issued under the Digital Services Act, cited transparency violations related to X's verification system and data access. Musk stated he loves Europe but opposes the "bureaucratic monster" of the EU, prompting criticism from the Trump administration.
EU Fines Elon Musk's X $140 Million for Digital Services Act Violations Amid US-EU Tensions
Dec 06, 2025 11:16 am CST
The European Union has imposed a $140 million fine on Elon Musk's X platform for violating digital transparency rules, specifically regarding its verification system and researcher data access. This first-ever penalty under the Digital Services Act has sparked diplomatic tensions, with top US officials including JD Vance and Marco Rubio condemning the action as an attack on American tech companies, while EU officials maintain it's about enforcing transparent digital practices rather than censorship.