The social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, has taken its case to the highest court in the European Union, appealing against a hefty 120 million euro fine that was levied in December last year. This fine came from the European Commission for alleged breaches of regulations regarding digital content standards. In a public post on its platform, X claimed that the Commission's decision stemmed from an 'incomplete and superficial investigation' and cited 'serious procedural errors' in the handling of their case.

The penalty against X marked the first enforcement action under the EU's Digital Services Act, highlighting scrutiny surrounding the platform amid accusations of censorship in the United States. The European Commission cited a lack of transparency in X's operations as a primary reason for the fine, igniting a fierce debate over the platform's practices and contributing to ongoing tensions between the EU and the US regarding digital service regulations.

X's appeal underscores its position that the regulatory process it faced was flawed and violated its right to a fair defense. A spokesperson from the EU confirmed to AFP that the Commission is aware of the appeal, indicating that the legal battle could unfold further and set a significant precedent regarding digital service regulations in Europe and their enforcement against major tech giants like X.