The European Commission has formally launched investigations against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over concerns of insufficient actions against election misinformation ahead of the European elections in June. Allegations include deceptive advertising, lack of monitoring of election-related content, and discontinuation of tools used to track disinformation.

The EU probe targets Meta's compliance with digital laws, aiming to protect European citizens from disinformation, manipulation, and potential foreign interference, particularly from Russia. EU regulators are pressuring Meta to enhance safeguards and transparency to combat fake news and ensure integrity in the upcoming elections.