EU Fines X Platform €120 Million for Digital Services Act Violation

The European Union has imposed a €120 million fine on X Platform, owned by Elon Musk, for allegedly violating the Digital Services Act, according to The Brussels Times. This penalty, issued by the European Commission in December last year, marks the first enforcement action under the EU's digital regulation law, which mandates large platforms to combat illegal content, misinformation, and abuse. According to Jin10, X Platform has appealed the fine, arguing that the EU's investigation was flawed. In a statement released on its platform, X claimed the decision was based on an incomplete and superficial investigation, citing significant procedural errors, misinterpretation of Digital Services Act obligations, and systemic violations of defense and due process rights.