French Politicians and Media Push Back Against Elon Musk’s X Over Misinformation Concerns

Calls for collective boycotts and potential bans grow as Musk’s platform faces accusations of amplifying far-right agendas in Europe.

Prominent figures in France, including ecologist MP Sandrine Rousseau and Marine Tondelier, have urged a coordinated departure from X, citing its role in spreading misinformation and far-right propaganda.
Several French media outlets and institutions, such as Ouest France and Mediapart, have already left X, with others planning to exit on January 20, coinciding with Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Elon Musk’s ownership of X has drawn criticism for alleged interference in European politics, including support for Germany’s far-right AfD and calls for UK elections to be redone.
Political leaders like Olivier Faure of the Socialist Party express hesitation about leaving X, warning that abandoning the platform risks ceding it entirely to far-right voices.
Some European politicians, including Raphaël Glucksmann, advocate for stronger regulatory action or even banning X in Europe to safeguard democratic processes and public discourse.