The EU vs. Elon Musk: The Fight Over Who Controls Online Speech
Elon's fight for 'free speech' confronts reality in Europe.
The European Union has officially taken aim at Elon Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter), signaling the start of a high-stakes showdown over the limits of free speech, platform responsibility, and regulatory sovereignty. Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), Brussels is preparing to impose a record-setting fine—potentially over €1.3 billion—for what it calls “systematic noncompliance” with European law.
