US BACKS X'S CHALLENGE TO EU'S €120M DSA FINE

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THU, SEP 24, 2026

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The United States has filed an application with the EU's General Court supporting X's effort to overturn a €120 million fine imposed under the Digital Services Act. The US argues the European Union overstepped its regulatory authority.

The fine was levied against X in 2025 under the EU's Digital Services Act. X, owned by Elon Musk, has contested the penalty, and now the US government has intervened as a third party in the legal proceeding. The American position centers on claims of regulatory overreach by the EU. The filing suggests the European bloc's enforcement actions against X exceed the scope and intent of DSA regulations. This marks an escalation in tensions between the US and EU over digital regulation. The bloc has aggressively enforced the DSA against major tech platforms, particularly regarding content moderation and algorithmic transparency requirements. The General Court will determine whether X's appeal has merit. The case reflects broader disputes over how different jurisdictions regulate social media and tech giants operating across borders.

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