Since proceedings are ongoing, the rest of the letter is vague. But I believe they will sue X once they have reviewed the evidence. Fair elections need safeguarding. We have rules for poster hanging and media coverage. These principles need to apply digitally as well. /f

She says Musk‘s boost is relevant to their investigation of X: “These proceedings are relevant to the issues you signal”, and that “pursuant to Article 27 DSA, X must set out in its terms and conditions the main parameters used in their recommender systems” /4

Virkkunen writes that in the EU freedom of speech doesn’t entail the right to boost your opinions: “In the EU, however, the DSA regulates online platforms’ responsibility regarding the amplification of individual views through the design of their service and algorithmic systems.”

After 2 weeks I got a reply. I had asked Virkkunen (who is responsible in the EU) if a) Musk had disclosed his boost to the EU and if b) it constitutes a risk to public discourse. The letter is written in Commission ‚legalese‘ but I would draw a couple of conclusions from it: /2

Von der Leyen will bring Musk & X to court. That’s what I conclude from the letter I just got! /1