The European Commission will analyze the online conversation between billionaire Elon Musk and the candidate for German chancellor from the far-right Alternative for Germany, Alice Weidel, scheduled on his social network X (Twitter) for January 9, for compliance with EU law.
This was announced by European Commission spokesperson Thomas Rainier during a briefing on January 6, reports “European Pravda”.
The conversation between Musk and Weidel on X (Twitter) will be analyzed by the European Commission for compliance with EU law. compliance with EU standards after it takes place.
A spokesman for the European Commission explained that the very fact of the conversation between Musk and Weidel does not violate EU rules, as it falls within the scope of freedom of speech. “Everyone in the EU can express their opinions,” he stressed.
At the same time, it will be analyzed to what extent the format of the interview will comply with EU law, for example, special attention will be paid to how the conversation will be distributed and advertised within the social network X (Twitter). “The distribution of this broadcast can be analyzed within the framework of current procedures,” – the European Commission spokesman clarified.
Renier also announced that a roundtable with the participation of representatives of the European Commission with the largest social media, including Twitter, will be held on January 24, “to discuss the risks ahead of the elections in Germany”.
“Free and fair elections are the foundation of democracy. According to the Digital Services Act, large online platforms must analyze and mitigate potential risks coming from different areas, in particular risks to electoral processes and civic discourse”, – emphasized Tom Rainier.
Recall that Elon Musk publicly claims that “only the AfD can save Germany”.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is concerned about Musk's support for the Alternative for Germany a few weeks before the snap elections.