Meta and Google Stop Political Ads, Hurting Research on EU
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Meta, Google and Microsoft have decided to suspend the dissemination of political advertising on their platforms throughout the European Union, in response to new rules adopted by the Community blockade to increase transparency in electronic advertising.
New EU rules on online political ads spark backlash from tech firms and politicians
New European Union rules on political advertising came into force on October 10, aiming to boost transparency and combat foreign interference. But the legislation has already triggered strong resistance from tech companies and political actors alike.
Tech giants Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads) and Google (Alphabet – YouTube, Search, Display Ads) have announced the complete suspension of political, electoral and social advertising in the European Union, starting with October 2025. The measure comes in reaction to the new European Regulation (EU) 2024/900 on the transparency and targeting of political advertising (TTPA), which enters into force on October 10, 2025. The decision marks an un…
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