France recalled on Wednesday January 8 that the banning of X was a real possibility in Europe, while Elon Musk’s repeated interventions on European policy issues raise serious concerns. On France Inter, the Minister for Digital Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, urged the European Commission to use the legal tools at its disposal to counter interference in the European public space.
Guest on France Inter, Jean-Noël Barrot criticized the lack of firmness of the European Commission in the face of interference from Elon Musk, emphasizing that measures could be taken directly by member states if the situation persists.“The Commission must act with the greatest firmness. If it does not do so, it will be necessary to restore to the Member States the capacity to protect our public space,” he declared. Asked about the possibility of banning X in Europe, as was done in Brazil for a period of 40 days, he said: “It’s provided for in our laws.”
Jean-Noël Barrot also insisted on the need for Europe to “wake up” facing what it considers to be a threat to the integrity of its public space.
Elon Musk, CEO of These positions fuel tensions and give rise to calls for stricter regulation of X in Europe.
Trump, Greenland and the return of the law of the strongest
Jean-Noël Barrot’s statements also come in a context of increased geopolitical tensions, exacerbated by the recent ambitions displayed by Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the president-elect of the United States reiterated his desire to annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, and the Panama Canal, going so far as to consider the use of force.
Questioned about these threats, Jean-Noël Barrot made a point of recalling the sovereignty of Greenland, which he considers to be an integral part of the European Union. “There is no question of the EU letting other nations attack its borders”he insisted. The minister also warned against a return to “the law of the strongest” in international relations, emphasizing the need for Europe to strengthen its position in an increasingly unstable world.
published on January 8 at 12:33 p.m., Orane Guisset, 6médias
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