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EU vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk
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The EU fine against X, which followed a two-year investigation, was the first penalty issued under the bloc's digital regulations governing online content.
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The US is seeking to join a legal challenge filed by Elon Musk to dismiss a €120 million ($136.5 million) European Union fine for breaches of online rules by his social media platform X.
The Trump administration filed an application to intervene in the case, arguing the E.U. overstepped its jurisdiction in sanctioning the social media platform
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm said Friday it’s prepared to defend a 120 million euro ($137 million) fine against the social media platform X after the U.S. government threw its support behind a legal effort by Elon Musk this week to have the case dismissed.
The EU fine against X, which followed a two-year investigation, was the first penalty issued under the bloc's digital regulations governing online content.
The European Union on Friday said it will pursue a €120 million fine against the X social network after the US Justice Department said it supported the efforts of X owner Elon Musk to have the case annulled.
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