Cloudflare has been fined 14 million euros by Italy's Agicom for failing to comply with a legal order to block specific domains and IPs associated with illegal live streaming. This case marks a significant shift in internet regulation, challenging the notion of infrastructure providers as neutral entities. Under the European Digital Services Act, companies like Cloudflare are now expected to be more accountable, transforming the regulatory landscape from content moderation to infrastructure regulation.

Elon Musk's actions in Europe have escalated into a diplomatic crisis, as his response to a €120 million fine from the European Commission over deceptive practices on his platform X has drawn comparisons to historical political tensions. The fine, rooted in violations of the Digital Services Act, addresses misleading identity verification, opaque advertising practices, and restricted access for researchers. Musk's public outbursts and geopolitical maneuvering have transformed a consumer protection issue into a broader international conflict.