Meta's French antitrust order aims to plug regulatory gap over media content use
By Jean Comte ( July 10, 2026, 12:39 GMT | Comment) -- A French regulatory order for Meta Platforms to negotiate fresh terms with media outlets for using their content promises to help settle a dispute over remuneration and ease the sector's concerns about lost revenue. French lawmakers are also finalizing a new law on so-called neighboring rights that would empower the country’s telecom regulator to fine platforms if they don't provide press publishers with data on the use of their content.French media outlets have been given a reprieve by the country's competition watchdog after it ordered Meta Platforms to restart negotiations with them over payment for using their content....
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