Meta sued in Germany over legal costs after Digital Services Act content dispute
( October 8, 2026, 11:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms faces a German lawsuit over its alleged refusal to reimburse legal expenses after losing an out-of-court dispute over Facebook content originating from the Russian state-affiliated RT DE, an advocacy group announced on Thursday. Alliance4Europe is seeking just over €1,650 under the Digital Services Act. The Hamburg-Altona local court case tests whether national courts can enforce the reimbursement obligation.Press release follows....
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