EU Launches Major Probe into Meta Over Election Disinformation Concerns

The European Commission investigates Meta's handling of disinformation ahead of the European Parliament elections, citing potential violations of the Digital Services Act.

• The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against Meta, focusing on the company's compliance with the Digital Services Act as it relates to disinformation and election integrity.
• Meta faces scrutiny over its moderation of political content and advertisements, with concerns about foreign interference and inadequate transparency.
• The investigation highlights Meta's decision to deprecate CrowdTangle, a key tool for real-time election monitoring, without a sufficient replacement.
• Potential penalties for Meta could include fines up to 6% of global turnover and restrictions on operating within the EU if found non-compliant.
• The probe is part of the EU's broader enforcement of the Digital Services Act, aiming to ensure major online platforms combat disinformation effectively.

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