Overview
- European Commission spokesperson Thomas Régnier said X filed proposed remedies for its blue check system, with no details disclosed.
- The Commission will assess the proposals and can impose periodic penalties if the measures are judged insufficient under the Digital Services Act.
- X has appealed the €120 million fine and must either pay it or provide a financial guarantee by March 16.
- Regulators said switching the blue check to a paid feature misled users, and they also cited ad transparency gaps and limits on researcher access to public data.
- The enforcement action has fueled diplomatic friction, with U.S. officials including Vice President JD Vance criticizing the EU and issuing visa bans targeting former commissioner Thierry Breton and anti-disinformation activists.