The European Union’s internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton, has announced that Twitter has withdrawn from the EU’s Code of Practice on Online Disinformation.
Elon Musk Vs. EU’s Law
The EU commissioner for the internal market, Thierry Breton, warned Twitter about the company’s legal liabilities. According to the EU Code, Twitter can’t avoid responsibility. He said “Twitter leaves EU voluntary Code of Practice against disinformation. But obligations remain. You can run but you can’t hide.”.
Musk is on a collision course with EU regulators who have a zero-tolerance policy against anti-democratic manipulation. This is due to his history of promoting and encouraging conspiracy theories. Prepare yourself financially for what appears to be an impending battle.