Overview

• 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.