Le Monde and French NGOs Exit Elon Musk's X Over Concerns About Free Expression

The departures highlight growing criticism of the platform's role under Musk and its alignment with Trump-era politics.

Le Monde, one of France's leading newspapers, announced it will stop sharing content on X, citing increasing toxicity and political bias under Elon Musk's leadership.
Over 80 French NGOs, including Greenpeace and the Human Rights League, have also decided to leave X, labeling it a threat to democratic values and free expression.
Le Monde's editor-in-chief criticized Musk's alliance with Donald Trump and other tech billionaires, calling it a global threat to factual journalism and public discourse.
The platform has faced accusations of promoting hate speech, conspiracy theories, and climate skepticism due to reduced moderation and algorithmic configurations.
Other European institutions, including Germany's defense ministry and universities, have also distanced themselves from X, citing its shift toward anti-democratic practices.