Elon Musk’s X Required to Follow European Law

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz responded to US President Donald Trump’s criticism of the EU’s €120 million fine against Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, for breaching the Digital Services Act. During a news conference in Berlin, Merz emphasized that European laws apply equally to all companies, including American ones. He highlighted that non-compliance can lead to sanctions in Europe, just as US companies face penalties under US law. This marks the first enforcement action under the EU’s Digital Services Act.

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