European Commission Drops One of Its Probes into Musk’s SpaceX — FT

The headline suggesting the European Commission has dropped one of its probes into Elon Musk’s (SpaceX) could not be directly substantiated by recent news searches conducted on July 17, 2025. The available information points to continued and intensified scrutiny by the EU on Musk's other major venture, the social media platform X (X).

The European Commission has been actively investigating X since December 2023 under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark EU content law. These probes are examining X's adherence to rules concerning the spread of illegal content, information manipulation, and transparency.

Recent developments, as of January 2025, show the EU demanding more details from X regarding its algorithms and any future changes to its recommender systems, which are used to personalize content for users. This move comes amidst concerns over X's alleged manipulation of its platform to give greater visibility to certain political content.

Furthermore, in July 2024, the European Commission formally charged X with violating DSA rules, specifically citing issues with deceptive design related to its blue checkmarks, insufficient advertising transparency, and hindering researchers' access to data. If found in breach of the DSA, X could face significant fines, potentially up to 6% of its global turnover.

Separately, the European Union announced in June 2025 that it is closely monitoring changes to X's corporate structure following its $33 billion acquisition by xAI, another Elon Musk-led company. The EU's digital watchdog is ensuring that these structural changes do not impact X's compliance with its obligations under the DSA.