French minister accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment campaigns’ against European leaders
French government minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the owner of the social platform X, Elon Musk, is orchestrating coordinated online attacks against European officials. Barrot argued the network is being used to spread disinformation and erode confidence in France ahead of the 2027 national election, urging authorities to investigate the alleged interference and to protect democratic processes.