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Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of the social media platform X, has publicly called for the dissolution of the European Union, arguing that power should be returned to individual member states. In a post on X on Saturday, Musk stated: "The EU should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual countries so that governments can better represent their people." The provocative statement did not include further elaboration or a detailed policy proposal. Context: Ongoing Friction with EU Regulation Musk's remarks are the latest in a series of public criticisms he has directed at the European Union, primarily focusing on its regulatory approach to technology and digital platforms. The relationship has been notably strained over the past year. *   Content Moderation and "DSA" Fines: In July 2024, the European Commission levied its first major financial penalty under the Digital Services Act (DSA) against X, fining the p...