A European Commission accused this Tuesday, 10, the X (exTwitter) spreading false information and lies about the war Israeltriggered after the attacks by Hamaslast Saturday, 7. The Billionaire Elon Muskwhich became the owner of the platform last year, denied the allegations.
“Following the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel, we have evidence that your platform is being used to spread illegal content and disinformation in the European Union,” said the letter signed by the Commissioner Thierry Breton and addressed to Musk.
The commission requires Musk to respond within 24 hours. Otherwise, Breton says, the organization could open an investigation into the organization this year.
“Therefore, I invite you to urgently ensure that your systems are effective and to report the measures taken to my team,” the European Commission writes in a letter published in X.
About an hour and a half later, Elon Musk, also at They refer to 𝕏 so the public can see them. Merci beaucoup,” he wrote.
Breton replied shortly afterwards: “Vu, merci. You are aware of the complaints from your users and authorities about incorrect content and glorification of violence. It’s up to you to show that you do what you say. My team remains at your disposal to ensure compliance with the DSA, which the EU will continue to strictly enforce.”