Advocacy, tech groups line up to join X’s appeal against EU digital fine

By Lewis Crofts and Matthew Newman ( October 23, 2026, 07:46 GMT | Insight) -- Ireland, the US, a German regulator, tech lobby NetChoice and pressure groups have all applied to intervene in X’s challenge to a €120 million European Commission fine under the Digital Services Act, according to a US securities filing. The requests place the two governments and regulator alongside consumer, democracy and free-expression organizations seeking a role in the General Court proceedings over the EU’s enforcement of its digital rulebook.Ireland, the United States, a German regulator, tech industry body NetChoice and pressure groups have all applied to intervene in X’s challenge to a €120 million European Commission fine under the Digital Services Act, according to a US securities filing....

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