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Musk ‘lying like hell’ over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Thierry Breton says EU is not trying to censor tech chief’s discussion with Alice Weidel of German far-right party

The Guardian - UK

With Trump Comeback, Will EU Go Easier On Ally Musk?

With Trump Comeback, Will EU Go Easier On Ally Musk?

Donald Trump's White House comeback gives his ally Elon Musk a sizeable advantage in a running standoff with EU tech regulators -- who may now think twice before fining his X platform over disinformation concerns.

International Business Times

Von der Leyen tightens grip on power in EU – but trouble looms on the horizon

Von der Leyen tightens grip on power in EU – but trouble looms on the horizon

Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right, writes Jennifer Rankin

The Guardian - UK

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Thierry Breton steps down - EC commissioner overseeing big tech regulation quits

Former EU commissioner blamed EC President Ursula von der Leyen in his resignation.

EU chief von der Leyen unveils new team with women in key posts

The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has named her team, which will lead the EU's most powerful institution for the next five years. While the number of women falls short of the gender parity she aimed for, they've been handed the lion's share of top roles.

Radio France Internationale

Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera likely to become EU antitrust enforcer

If confirmed, Ribera would replace Big Tech nemesis Margrethe Vestager. Meanwhile, Finland's Henna Virkkunen is set to run EU tech policy.

Ursula von der Leyen announces new European Commission lineup – as it happened

European Commission president reveals team after extensive negotiations and balancing, including nominating women and representing centre-right parties

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French EU Commissioner Resigns Amid Leadership Criticism

French EU Commissioner Resigns Amid Leadership Criticism

Thierry Breton resigns from EU Commission, raising concerns over leadership and political dynamics within the European Union.

Macron nominates Sejourne as EU Commissioner after Breton's surprise exit

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed Stephane Sejourne, the country's outgoing foreign minister, to replace Thierry Breton as its European commissioner, after Breton announced he would be quitting, claiming EU chief Ursula von der Leyen had asked Paris to withdraw his candidacy.

Radio France Internationale

France's Breton Quits EU Commission In Reappointment Row

France's Breton Quits EU Commission In Reappointment Row

France's powerful European commissioner Thierry Breton on Monday announced he was quitting his role with immediate effect, claiming EU chief Ursula von der Leyen had sought at the last-minute to bar him from her incoming team.

International Business Times

France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen

France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen

French European commissioner Thierry Breton announced he was standing down from his role effective immediately Monday, publicly accusing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having tried to block him from being reappointed. Breton, one of the most influential figures in Brussels, has taken a strong line against some…

France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen

France’s European commissioner resigns amid row with von der Leyen

Thierry Breton, who had been appointed for second term, cited von der Leyen’s ‘questionable governance’ in EU

The Guardian - UK

EU To Name New Defence Tsar - But Is The Job A Dud?

EU To Name New Defence Tsar - But Is The Job A Dud?

Faced with Russia's war on Ukraine, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has promised to name a designated defence commissioner as a key part of her new top team.

International Business Times

Free speech faces death by 1,000 cuts as tech, media, and politics clash

Free speech faces death by 1,000 cuts as tech, media, and politics clash

Rapidly shifting political agendas, corporate interests, and societal and technological forces are nibbling away at our ability to express ideas freely.

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International Business Times

Like Brazil, The European Union Also Has An X Problem

Elon Musk's woes are hardly limited to Brazil as he now risks possible EU sanctions in the coming months for allegedly breaking new content rules.

Free Speech Coalition Slaps Censorious E.U. Commissioner Who Threatened Elon Musk

The European Union is an engine of global control-freakery.

The Guardian - UK

It’s mating season on X, as Musk courts Trump

The tech boss’s overtures were possibly made with one eye on favourable regulation, but doesn’t he know what happens when you swim with sharks?

European and American Censors Want War With Elon Musk

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Emergency Contraception Fills in Massachusetts Spiked After This Policy Change

Making emergency contraception easier to get leads to more people getting emergency contraception. Who would've guessed?

Musk-Trump X chat gets glitchy and hits Truth Social stock

Previous technical problems with Kamala Harris's Zoom events were cause for celebration, after all.

The Independent UK

Now Elon Musk is rowing with the EU over Twitter hate using Tropic Thunder memes

The EU warned Elon Musk against promoting ‘harmful content’ ahead of his interview with Donald Trump on Monday

EU warns Elon Musk over X compliance—he fires back with vulgar 'Tropic Thunder' meme

The EU Commission forced to defend claims a strongly worded letter to Elon Musk was proof Brussels is interfering in U.S. elections.

Trump Campaign Accuses EU Of Election Meddling

EU official raises concerns to Elon Musk about harmful content on X, triggering criticism from Trump campaign and a meme response from Musk. Scheduled unsc...

International Business Times

Trump To Be Interviewed By Supporter Elon Musk On X

Donald Trump will be interviewed Monday live on X by its billionaire owner Elon Musk -- an influential supporter -- as the Republican ex-president rejoins the platform following a lengthy absence.

Social media fans conspiracy flames after Trump shooting

In X's case, owner Elon Musk himself reacted to the assassination attempt by propagating conspiracy theories.

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