{"id":655954,"date":"2025-12-26T13:42:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T13:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/655954\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T13:42:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T13:42:16","slug":"elon-musk-reacts-to-us-travel-ban-on-former-eu-commissioner-gets-his-dessert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/655954\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk Reacts To US Travel Ban On Former EU Commissioner: &#8216;&#8230;Gets His Dessert&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-lglytj loader\"\/>     <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\"><strong>Tesla Inc. <\/strong><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/quote\/TSLA?nid=49592393&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:(NASDAQ:;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">(NASDAQ:<\/a><a class=\"link \" href=\"http:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/q?s=TSLA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-ylk=\"slk:TSLA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" target=\"_blank\">TSLA<\/a>) CEO <strong>Elon Musk <\/strong>commented on the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European officials, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/news\/politics\/25\/12\/49579792\/former-eu-commissioner-thierry-breton-barred-from-us-over-alleged-social-media-censorship-says-censorship-isnt-where-you-think-it-is?nid=49592393&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">former EU Commissioner <strong>Thierry Breton<\/strong><\/a>, a long-time critic who previously clashed with Musk over content regulation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">\u201cTyranny Breton gets his dessert,\u201d Musk posted on X, responding to reports of the U.S. travel bans.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"neo-blockquote yf-1lvgyjz\">\n<p class=\"yf-1lvgyjz\">Tyranny Breton gets his dessert <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Oc41xFMlyI\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/t.co\/Oc41xFMlyI;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/t.co\/Oc41xFMlyI<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Miss:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">During his tenure as EU Commissioner, Thierry Breton called on Musk to enforce the European Union&#8217;s <strong>Digital Services Act<\/strong>, which sets EU-wide rules for online intermediaries such as social media platforms, marketplaces, and app stores, regarding online content moderation and platform responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">The European Commission has condemned the U.S. decision. &#8220;Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Europe and a shared core value with the United States,&#8221; the Commission stated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">The Commission emphasized on its sovereign right to regulate economic activity and said EU digital rules ensure a safe and fair environment for all companies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\"><strong>Trending: Deloitte&#8217;s #1 Fastest-Growing Software Company Lets Users Earn Money Just by Scrolling \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/money\/mode-mobile-2?nid=49592393&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Accredited Investors Can Still Get In at $0.50\/Share.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Accredited Investors Can Still Get In at $0.50\/Share.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">It has also requested clarifications from U.S. authorities and vowed to respond decisively to defend its regulatory autonomy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">EU Council President <strong>Antonio Costa<\/strong> criticized the measures, calling them &#8220;unacceptable between allies, partners, and friends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"neo-blockquote yf-1lvgyjz\">\n<p class=\"yf-1lvgyjz\">The EU condemns the U.S. travel restrictions against European citizens and officials. <\/p>\n<p>Such measures are unacceptable between allies, partners, and friends. <\/p>\n<p>The EU stands firm in its defense of freedom of expression, fair digital rules, and its regulatory sovereignty. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kh142DM676\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:https:\/\/t.co\/Kh142DM676;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">https:\/\/t.co\/Kh142DM676<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\"><strong>See Also: Missed Tesla? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/money\/energyx-2?nid=49592393&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:EnergyX;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">EnergyX<\/a> Is Tackling the Next $200 Billion Opportunity \u2014 Lithium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/news\/politics\/25\/12\/49579878\/tulsi-gabbard-backs-state-department-sanctions-on-foreign-nations-ngos-targeting-american-free-speech?nid=49592393&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:travel restrictions were supported by;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">travel restrictions were supported by<\/a> U.S. officials, including Director of National Intelligence <strong>Tulsi Gabbard <\/strong>and Secretary of State <strong>Marco Rubio<\/strong>, citing concerns that foreign entities were allegedly restricting American free speech.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-7hmkaz\">On Wednesday, in response, Breton defended EU digital regulations, noting that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/news\/politics\/25\/12\/49579792\/former-eu-commissioner-thierry-breton-barred-from-us-over-alleged-social-media-censorship-says-censorship-isnt-where-you-think-it-is?nid=49592393&amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:90% of the European Parliament;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">90% of the European Parliament<\/a> and all 27 member states unanimously voted for the Digital Services Act.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tesla Inc. 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