EU considering $1 billion fine against X platform over DSA violations
04/04/2025 | The New York Times
The European Union is preparing to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, for violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The penalties relate to an investigation under the DSA that began in 2023 and is expected to include a substantial fine, potentially exceeding $1 billion, and mandated product changes.
According to The New York Times, the EU is considering the size of the fine, balancing the need to deter other companies with the potential for increased tensions with the United States. However, EU officials assert that the investigation is proceeding independently of ongoing trade and tariff negotiations. The article also indicates that X could reach a settlement with the European Union if the company agrees to implement changes that adequately address regulator concerns. The formal announcement of the penalties is anticipated this summer and would mark the first enforcement action under the new DSA.
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