X submits proposed changes to its blue-check verification system in the EU after €120 million fine
The Facts
- X has submitted proposed remedies/changes related to its blue-check (verification) system to the European Commission.
- A European Commission spokesperson (Thomas Régnier/Regnier) said the Commission will now assess the proposed remedies submitted by X.
- The European Commission fined X €120 million in December under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
- EU regulators alleged that X’s verification approach—issuing verification badges to paying users—was deceptive or could mislead users.
- The Commission spokesperson did not provide details about what changes X proposed for European users.
- X did not immediately respond to media requests for comment in connection with the report about the proposed changes.
Context
What is X changing in the EU?
According to the European Commission spokesperson cited in reporting, X submitted remedies related to its blue-check verification feature; the Commission said it will assess the proposal, but no details of the changes were disclosed. Bloomberg Business,Punch Newspapers
Why did the EU fine X?
The European Commission fined X under the Digital Services Act, alleging that the platform’s paid verification design (blue checks for subscribers) could mislead users and was deceptive. Bloomberg Business,Euronews English,Punch Newspapers
What happens next after X submitted remedies?
The Commission said it will carefully assess the proposed remedies submitted by X. Bloomberg Business,NDTV
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