Elon Musk's X platform appeals the European Commission's 120 million euro fine

PANews, February 21 — According to European media outlet Brussels Times, the European Union previously fined Elon Musk’s X platform 120 million euros for allegedly violating the Digital Services Act, and X platform has filed an appeal against the fine. The penalty was imposed by the European Commission in December last year and is the EU’s first enforcement action under this digital regulation. The regulation requires large platforms to combat illegal content, misinformation, and abuse. In a statement released on its platform, X said it is appealing the penalty and claimed that the EU’s investigation was flawed. The company stated, “This decision stems from an incomplete and superficial investigation, with serious procedural errors, misinterpretation of the obligations under the Digital Services Act, and systemic violations of the rights to defense and due process.”