EU opens proceedings against X in first probe under new rules

Will focus on the measures taken by X to increase the transparency of its platform

The proceedings will also focus on countering the dissemination of illegal content in the EU

The European Union has launched an investigation of social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, over a suspected breach of obligations in its first such probe under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

The DSA, which entered into force in November last year, requires very large online platforms and search engines to do more to tackle illegal content and risks to public security, and to protect their services against manipulative techniques.