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Elon Musk hosting Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his X platform has drawn scrutiny from the European Commission. This move coincides with heightened EU efforts to curb misinformation under the Digital Services Act (DSA) ahead of Germany’s elections.
The DSA aims to regulate platforms like X, Meta, and others with over 45 million monthly users in the EU, targeting illegal content and manipulation. X became the first company investigated under the DSA in 2023 for spreading harmful material. Non-compliance could result in fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover, with potential service suspensions for persistent violations.
Musk’s vocal support for AfD and other controversial statements, including calling German Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "incompetent fool" after a tragic Christmas market attack, has intensified concerns in Berlin. His endorsement of AfD, labeled extremist by German authorities, challenges Germany’s mainstream political consensus.
EU regulators remain steadfast in enforcing the DSA. Thierry Breton, former EU industry commissioner, emphasized its rules aimed at protecting democracy during elections. EU officials acknowledge Musk’s challenges but maintain confidence in the DSA’s capabilities.
Musk’s relationship with the EU has been rocky. He clashed with regulators over blue checkmarks on X, which now signify paid subscribers rather than verified accounts, and over access to advertisement data and research transparency. Musk has accused the EU of censorship, allegations denied by the Commission.
As X faces scrutiny, Musk’s approach to politics and platform regulation continues to stir debates on balancing free expression and compliance within legal frameworks. How this unfolds may set key precedents for global tech regulation.
