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EU Faces Criticism Over Slow Action on Social Media Regulation Amid Musk's Influence

The EU faces mounting criticism for its slow enforcement of social media regulations as Elon Musk’s involvement in European politics raises concerns ahead of Germany’s elections.

This criticism comes in the wake of increasing concern over Elon Musk’s growing influence in European political affairs, particularly his involvement with the far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) ahead of Germany's upcoming elections. Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter) and the world’s wealthiest individual, has drawn the attention of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) as he prepares to host a livestream discussion with Alice Weidel, the leader of the AfD, on his platform. Boeselager is particularly focused on X's alleged promotion of Musk’s tweets, which may violate the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation designed to ensure that online platforms operate transparently and responsibly.

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