On May 7, 2026, French prosecutors announced a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and his platform X. This action follows Musk's failure to respond to a summons issued on April 20, 2026, for a voluntary interview.
The investigation has been ongoing since the summer of 2025, with national cyber prosecutors examining various alleged abuses related to the platform.
This case is part of a larger trend of scrutiny facing major tech companies in France, reflecting increasing regulatory attention on their operations.