The European Commission announced a pause in one of its investigations into Elon Musk's platform X amid ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S. This decision has raised concerns among European lawmakers.
Trade Talks and X Investigations
The European Commission has decided to focus on completing trade talks with the U.S. while pausing one of the multiple investigations regarding the platform X. Consequently, the investigation into X's violations of transparency rules will likely be delayed indefinitely.
Investigations between the U.S. and Europe
American tech companies have expressed grievances over what they view as unfair targeting by the EU, claiming that the bloc's rules violate their rights to free speech. Despite pressure from the U.S., Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asserted that the rulebook would remain unchanged.
France Launches Criminal Investigations against X
France has initiated criminal investigations against platform X following accusations of high-profile political interference. The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office accused X of altering automated data processing functions and fraudulent data extraction.
The pause in the investigations of Elon Musk's platform X adds new dimensions to trade negotiations between the EU and the U.S. However, ongoing accusations from France highlight that scrutiny over platforms operating in Europe remains a pertinent issue.
