European Parliament President Roberta Metsola sent a formal letter to the American entrepreneur Elon Musk, requesting clarity on Twitter’s policy framework under his leadership and inviting him to address members of the European Parliament. The communication emphasizes the Parliament’s interest in understanding how Twitter plans to govern content, safety, and civic dialogue across the bloc, and it underscores the importance of transparent engagement with EU lawmakers on platform governance. Metsola’s message positions Twitter as a key player in European democratic life and calls for a policy approach that fosters responsible discourse while preventing harm.
The letter stresses that Twitter, as a major social platform, has a significant impact on public debate within the European Union. It urges the company to avoid becoming an inadvertent amplifier of hate speech, interference in elections, or the spread of misinformation, and it invites Musk to discuss concrete measures that safeguard democratic processes and user trust across EU member states.
Public remarks attributed to Musk had suggested that if he steps down as chief executive in the near term, the platform might face leadership uncertainty without a ready successor. This raises questions about governance continuity and the strategic direction of Twitter in the context of global policy expectations and regulatory scrutiny.
Earlier disclosures indicated a poll conducted on Musk’s future at the helm of the company, with a majority of participants indicating that he should resign as chair. The results of that poll sparked discussions about leadership accountability and the potential implications for the platform’s strategic management and regulatory posture, both in the United States and abroad.
Musk has indicated that he would respond to the outcome of user voting and consider the community’s input in making decisions about the platform’s leadership and policies. No formal update from the businessman had been issued at the time regarding the poll’s results or any subsequent actions. The most recent public message from Musk appeared to critique the concentration of power, suggesting that those who seek authority may not always deserve it, which adds another layer to the ongoing debate about governance and accountability in social media platforms.