Google, Meta pressed to rethink EU exit from political ads by civil society
( September 26, 2025, 08:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google and Meta face pressure from European civil society groups to reverse their decisions to withdraw from the bloc’s political ad market, with NGOs warning the move will curb transparency and weaken democratic debate. In a letter coordinated by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe, organizations called on the platforms to offer political ads without tracking and profiling, and to engage with EU institutions to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act.The letter is attached....
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