Author: By Martha Waggoner

Meta has announced it will stop all political advertising in the European Union by October. The decision comes in response to new EU rules aimed at increasing transparency in election campaigns. Meta says the regulations create significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties. Starting in early October, Meta will no longer allow ads for political, electoral, and social issues on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Google made a similar move last year. The EU rules, effective Oct. 10, require platforms to label political ads and disclose their funding sources. Violations could result in hefty fines.Read More

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