The future of Twitter in Europe is up in the air. Elon Musk’s wave of layoffs has notably affected the Brussels office, which has closed its doors for good. This is something of importance because the staff in this office is responsible for implementing European rules on the social network.
Twitter could stop working in Europe
These layoffs not only affect the office in terms of staff but also the social network’s relations with European governments and authorities. So it may pose problems.
Future unknown
Elon Musk has come with the intention of “freeing” the social network, this is his idea at least, something he announced after becoming the owner of it. Although from Europe has sought to remind him that Twitter must comply with the rules at the European level. The many layoffs of the social network already generated great doubts and fears at the European level, something that has gone a step further with the closure of the office in Brussels.
If the social network does not comply with European standards, its future on the continent is in serious danger. Therefore, it should not be ruled out that it will cease to operate at some point. They may first face fines of 6% of revenue, but a blockade is also not out of the question.
Moreover, it should not be forgotten that Elon Musk does not have good relations with regulators. This is something that does not play in his favor and that could generate problems for Twitter in Europe. So we’ll have to see if it finally conforms to the rules of the European Union or if they start raining fines to the social network, which could even stop working on the continent