France Urges EU Commission to Protect Member States from Political Interference

• France urges the European Commission to protect its member states against political interference from Elon Musk.

• Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urges the Commission to apply laws to protect public space.

• Barrot states that a mechanism to close a platform is laid out in European laws.

• Musk’s influence is due to his proximity to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

• Barrot emphasizes the value of opinions in government roles.