US Government Seeks to Join Musk’s Challenge to €120M X Fine
The Justice Department has filed a request with the EU’s General Court to intervene in Elon Musk (this site on elon musk) (see details) and X’s challenge against a €120 million fine imposed by Brussels.
The fine, the first issued under the Digital Services Act (DSA), was levied against X for alleged breaches of transparency rules related to its paid blue checkmarks, advertising database, and restrictions on researchers' access to public data.
"The European Commission inappropriately attempted to expand its regulatory authority to reach American companies not present or operating within its jurisdiction," stated Brett Shumate, head of the department’s civil division.
The US government takes issue with the Commission's definition of digital service providers and its inclusion of Musk's personal holdings in the fine, as the fine was based on the worldwide turnover of businesses he controls.
The General Court must now decide whether to grant the US access to the case. X and Musk have already appealed the fine, with the Commission expressing its readiness to defend its decision in court.
By Ana-Maria Stanciuc, Editor-in-Chief, TNW