EU Forces Elon's Hand. TikTok Is Next.
X dragged its feet, threw a diplomatic tantrum, got EU officials visa-banned, screamed censorship, and still caved.
Because that's what happens when a market of 450 million people says comply or get out.
TikTok is next on the list. The data-to-China pipeline is under active scrutiny and the EU isn't in a mood to be patient.
Elon Musk’s X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has agreed to change its verification mechanism in the European Union following a fine of €120 million ($138 million) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-12/musk-s-x-to-alter-verification-system-in-europe-commission-says?taid=69b333e5e4ff750001001602&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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