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X, Meta, YouTube targeted in Ombudsman complaint over EU website presence

( January 12, 2026, 15:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US social media platforms — including X, Meta and YouTube — are at the center of a complaint to the European Ombudsman after campaign group Ekō accused EU institutions of improperly promoting the platforms on official websites. Ekō argues the practice conflicts with EU fundamental rights obligations, including in content aimed at children, and has asked the Ombudsman to assess whether it amounts to maladministration.Statement follows....

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