France Urges EU to Get Tough on Musk's Political Comments

France urges EU to get tough on Musk's political comments as bloc struggles for a response
France urged the European Union to use its laws more robustly to defend itself against outside interference and Spain's prime minister lambasted Elon Musk on Wednesday, as the U.S. tech billionaire steps up his comments about European politics.
France urges EU Commission to stand firm against Musk's interference
Echoing Macron's Monday accusation that tech billionaire Elon Musk was interfering in elections, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called on the European Commission to be firm in applying laws against such moves.
France urges European Commission to be firm against Musk interference
France on Wednesday urged the European Commission to protect its member states with "the greatest firmness" against interference in political debate particularly from the billionaire owner of social m
France's Foreign Minister urges tougher EU action on Musk, says laws must be enforced
The European Commission must use its existing legislation in a much tougher manner, France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said, referring to Elon Musk. "Either the European Commission applies wit
France urges EU to take tougher stance on Elon Musk
Barrot emphasized that the European Commission must enforce its existing laws more firmly. “Either the European Commission applies the laws that exist to protect our unique space with the utmost rigor,
France calls on EU Commission to take tough measures against Elon Musk
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on the European Commission to take tougher action against US billionaire Elon Musk, Reuters reports. According to him, the European Commission should use its current legislation much more strictly.
Paris Pushes EU to Sanction Elon Musk Over Alleged Political Meddling
Barrot argued that failing to address Musk’s influence undermines Europe’s ability to protect its political and social integrity. The criticism comes after Musk hosted Alice W
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