Meta faces EU probe over disinformation ahead of elections

Formal proceedings against Facebook and Instagram have been opened

Posted Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:22 am

Mauro Orru and Christian Moess Laursen | The Wall Street Journal

The European Union is investigating whether Meta Platforms shirked responsibility in tackling disinformation and misleading advertising in breach of its sweeping digital-competition law ahead of EU elections in June.

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said Tuesday that it had opened formal proceedings against Facebook and Instagram over suspected infringements of the Digital Services Act when it comes to deceptive advertising and political content on Meta’s services.

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Meta faces EU probe over disinformation ahead of elections

Formal proceedings against Facebook and Instagram have been opened

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