Overview

• The European Commission reported that Meta’s adjustments to its pay-or-consent framework are minimal and their compliance with antitrust orders remains unverified.
• Officials cautioned that continuous non-compliance could activate periodic penalty payments starting June 27, 2025, under the EU’s non-compliance decision.
• Meta accused EU antitrust authorities of shifting requirements against its business model despite engaging in constructive discussions to implement significant revisions.
• A Meta spokesperson asserted that the suite of privacy and payment choices offered to EU users not only meets but exceeds regulatory requirements.
• The case under the EU’s Digital Markets Act represents a crucial enforcement test that could set precedents for other major tech platforms.