EU, Elon Musk and Trump

EU steps up probe into Elon Musk’s X, days ahead of Trump inauguration
The Commission said President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its laws.
Elon Musk believes he got Trump elected. Now he’s coming for Europe
Experts say the EU can wield its digital services rules against election interference – but even that won’t be easy.
EU Steps Up Probe of Elon Musk’s X Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House.
SNL Mocks Elon Musk's 'Salute' at Donald Trump Inauguration
Musk's gesture, which some called a "Nazi salute," sparked outrage among Democratic lawmakers, as well as politicians in Europe.
Elon Musk's close ties to Trump could be good for the EV industry, Rivian CEO says
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told BI it's good that someone like Elon Musk, who understands EVs, is close to President Donald Trump.
Trump Picks Sides in Elon Musk Feud—And It’s Not With the ‘First Buddy’
President Donald Trump has praised U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, striking the complete opposite tone of his billionaire ally Elon Musk, who has called for the British leader’s ouster. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Saturday,
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Elon Musk's feud with EU escalates as he seeks 'payback' against European politicians
Elon Musk has been railing against the European Union and its leaders, and his latest outburst is a sign he is 'out for ...
Europe orders Elon Musk’s X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms
The European Commission (EC) says it has requested information from Elon Musk's X related to the algorithms that determine ...
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European Medicines Agency ditches Elon Musk’s X in favor of Bluesky
The European Medicines Agency (EMA), which is the regulator for vaccines and medicine in the European Union (EU), has stopped ...
Days after Musk live-streamed chat with AfD leader, EU steps up scrutiny of X
The European Commission stated on Friday that it will add extra stages to a probe that began in December 2023. That ...
Europeans Rebuke Elon Musk's Proposal For 'MEGA: Make Europe Great Again': 'Stay Away From Europe'
Elon Musk's "Make Europe Great Again" slogan sparks backlash from European leaders, who criticize it as unwelcome ...
European Central Bank Joins Bluesky, Rival to Elon Musk's X
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank began posting on the Bluesky micro-blogging platform on Monday, joining a ...
Netanyahu Defends Elon Musk over Nazi Salute: 'Falsely Smeared'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Elon Musk is "being falsely smeared" after the tech billionaire was accused of giving two fascist salutes at Donald Trump 's "presidential parade" on ...
Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right
U.S. President Donald Trump told global business leaders on Thursday they should manufacture products in the United States to ...
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What's behind Elon Musk's disruptive foreign policy initiatives?
As Trump moves back into the White House, Musk's unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of US allies may have ...