Is Elon Musk Really Pulling X (Twitter) out of Europe?

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X, is contemplating the removal of the service from Europe due to new internet regulations, as reported by Business Insider. Musk is frustrated with the Digital Services Act (DSA) in Europe, which requires platforms like X to have transparent systems for content moderation. X is already facing potential violations of the DSA due to the spread of misinformation on the platform.

The European Commission is officially investigating X's compliance with the DSA and may impose fines up to 6% of the company's global revenue. Musk has previously considered limiting Twitter's operations to the United States to cut costs and even closed many of the company's global offices.

Despite no official action yet, most of X's employees in Europe have been laid off, and daily usage in the region has declined significantly. Musk is known for his quick, daring and sometimes unconventional decisions, such as charging users for the platform. Recently, he met with EU Commissioner Breton about compliance with the DSA but he appears to have grown impatient with the situation.

Musk's response to Commissioner Breton's DSA post on X was sarcastic, and he stated he wouldn't engage in secret agreements, Musk has a reputation for taking swift actions when faced with challenges or opposition.

As the situation unfolds, the future of X in Europe remains uncertain, but Musk's willingness to make significant changes is evident.

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by Irfan Ahmad via Digital Information World