“废除欧盟”！马斯克反应激烈另有玄机

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) has imposed a fine of €120 million (approximately $140 million) on Elon Musk's social media platform X, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Musk and the EU [1] Group 1: Fine Imposition - The EU Commission announced the fine as part of its enforcement of the Digital Services Act, marking its first non-compliance decision [1] - Musk reacted strongly, labeling the fine as absurd and criticizing the EU as a "bureaucratic monster" [1] - Compared to previous fines imposed on other tech giants like Apple and Meta, the fine on X is relatively low, especially considering Musk's net worth reached $500 billion in October [1] Group 2: Timing and Context - The timing of Musk's reaction is significant, coinciding with a shift in the U.S. perception of Europe as outlined in the latest U.S. National Security Strategy, which describes Europe as facing a "civilizational decline" [3] - The U.S. government has begun to openly criticize the EU's regulatory approach, indicating a growing ideological divide between the U.S. and Europe [4] Group 3: U.S. Government Response - Following Musk's outburst, U.S. officials, including Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, publicly supported Musk, framing the EU's actions as an attack on American companies [6][7] - The rhetoric from U.S. officials suggests a coordinated response to bolster Musk's position against the EU [8] Group 4: Broader Implications - The EU's digital services tax has become a major point of contention, with the U.S. previously warning of potential retaliatory measures if the EU does not retract its regulations [9][10] - The EU's commitment to its digital tax is seen as a means to protect its industries and generate significant revenue, further complicating U.S.-EU relations [10]