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Elon Musk's recent statements on X (formerly Twitter), advocating for the EU's abolition and returning sovereignty to nations, intensified the debate. Musk claims the EU is bureaucratic and restrictive, yet critics argue that his stance ignores Europe’s robust stance on free speech and press freedom, which ranks higher than in Russia or the U.S.
The irony is that Musk's criticisms align with broader U.S. interests to weaken a unified Europe that can regulate tech giants and serve as a counterweight to American economic power. Musk and other American figures question the EU's authority, seemingly motivated more by market access and profits than genuine concern for sovereignty or free speech.