Exclusive-EU industry chief Breton to hold video call with Twitter's Musk - EU official


FILE PHOTO Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his security detail depart the companyrsquos local office in Washington U.S. January 27 2023.  REUTERSJonathan Ernst

FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his security detail depart the company’s local office in Washington, U.S. January 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union industry chief Thierry Breton will hold a video call with Twitter owner Elon Musk on Tuesday to discuss two key EU tech initiatives, a European Commission official said, ramping up pressure on the company amid concerns it may fall short on compliance efforts.

The two held a video call two months ago during which Breton warned Musk of "huge work ahead" for Twitter to apply transparent use policies, significantly reinforce content moderation and protect freedom of speech.

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