Elon Musk's X platform appeals the €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission

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