Social media platforms failed to remove hate speech in most cases reviewed in EU, report says
( May 28, 2026, 04:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Social media providers including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube wrongly left hate speech on their platforms in 70 percent of reviewed EU cases, Appeals Centre Europe said in a report published on Thursday. The report covers the period from April 2025 to March 2026. Appeals Centre Europe is an out-of-court dispute settlement body certified under the EU’s Digital Services Act.The press release follows. The report and a fact sheet about Belgium are attached....
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