During an Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) conference held on Tuesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot publicly criticized Elon Musk and his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Barrot alleged that the platform is being used to orchestrate "massive online harassment campaigns" directed at European political figures.

Barrot’s remarks were framed within a broader discussion regarding the security of the upcoming French presidential election. He expressed concern that foreign actors and digital platforms are increasingly involved in efforts to destabilize democratic processes. According to Barrot, the current information landscape is dominated by forces that utilize specific tactics to polarize public opinion, which he views as a direct threat to the integrity of democratic institutions.

While Barrot did not provide specific examples of the alleged harassment or evidence linking Musk directly to the coordination of these campaigns, his comments reflect growing tension between European regulators and the platform's management. The French government has previously expressed concerns regarding content moderation and the spread of misinformation on X. As of now, neither Elon Musk nor representatives from X have issued a formal response to these specific accusations made by the French minister.