Why was X (formerly Twitter) fined €120 million by the EU in December 2025?

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The European Commission slapped a €120 million fine on X (formerly Twitter) on December 5, 2025, marking the first ever fine under the Digital Services Act. The fine was imposed for three main transparency violations: the deceptive blue checkmark system (previously free for verified accounts, now sold for €7/month, confusing users about identity authenticity), failure to comply with advertising transparency obligations, and failure to provide researchers with data on views and likes despite DSA requirements. Commission spokesperson clarified the decision has "nothing to do with content moderation" and is "about transparency provisions for citizens in the European Union."

Why was X (formerly Twitter) fined €120 million by the EU in December 2025?

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