# French minister accuses Elon Musk of online harassment of European leaders

A French government minister publicly accused Elon Musk of running online harassment campaigns targeting European leaders. The allegation deepens the rift between European governments and Musk over his political interventions and control of X. It matters because it raises pressure for regulatory action against the platform in the EU.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/14/french-minister-elon-musk-x-social-media-presidential-election) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:39:22 GMT