According to the European Commission, the highly publicized speech may conflict with provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA).
The European Union is reportedly considering expanding the investigation into possible violations of EU rules. Elon Musk and Alice WeidelChancellor candidate of the German AfD party chatted on social platform For more than an hour, Musk’s story attracted huge international attention.
According to Bloomberg TV, the Commission is investigating whether an interview between Musk and Weidel, broadcast live on X last week, was unfairly promoted for the benefit of a political candidate, in violation of the Digital Services Act (DSA). in five weeks Early parliamentary elections will be held in Germany. “We are currently examining whether the scale is large enough,” Henna Virkkunen, the Commission’s deputy head for technology policy, told the broadcaster.
How long has the EU been investigating X?
The EU opened an investigation into X in late 2023, partly in connection with publications following Hamas attacks on Israel. This is the first investigation of its kind under the EU Digital Services Act. Regulationshas to online platforms and major search engines do more to combat illegal content and risks to public safety.
The only question is whether the 74-minute interview falls under the DSA, meaning whether it is considered ‘illegal content’ or a ‘risk to public safety’. During the conversation in English, Weidel’sSpent 74 minutes answering Musk’s questionsRight-wing populist party, openly supporting AfD on energy policy, German bureaucracy and tax cuts.
(Full speech can be seen here).
