A growing number of globalist Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are pressing the European Commission to impose “urgent interim measures” on Elon Musk’s platform, X. They argue that Musk poses a “systemic risk” to the European Union, especially following his public endorsement of Germany’s anti-globalist AfD party.
The MEPs have called for strict regulations on X, accusing the platform of violating EU laws. However, their demands go beyond legal compliance; they seek to redefine the boundaries of free speech across Europe. According to a draft application reported by Handelsblatt, Musk’s influence in Germany’s federal election campaign, combined with his control over X’s algorithms, could give him unprecedented power to sway the political agenda in both Germany and the EU.
For MEPs, this situation represents more than a technological or business issue—it’s a threat to democracy itself. They argue that Musk’s actions could undermine the stability of the EU’s political landscape, calling for immediate action to safeguard the upcoming federal election.
The EU Parliament is expected to vote on the proposal to regulate X this Friday, with a strong majority anticipated. Support for the motion primarily comes from the Greens and the Social Democrats (SPD).
Green MEP Alexandra Geese has been particularly vocal, urging the Commission to act without delay. “The Commission urgently needs to order immediate measures for X,” she told Handelsblatt. Geese has proposed disabling X’s recommendation algorithms, explaining, “This wouldn’t delete a single post but would restore freedom of expression for everyone.”
Katharina Barley of the SPD echoed these concerns, emphasizing the importance of monitoring social media platforms during elections. “In the federal election, the EU has to look closely at what is happening on platforms such as X, Facebook, and Instagram,” Barley stated. She accused Musk of aiming to weaken liberal democracy’s foundations, vowing, “We won’t let that happen.”
This push for regulation raises thorny questions about balancing free speech with preventing potential misuse of social media platforms. While critics argue that Musk’s control over X is a threat, proponents of free expression worry about the broader implications of such sweeping regulatory measures.
With the EU Parliament poised to take action, the debate over Musk’s influence and the role of platforms like X in shaping public discourse is far from over.
