Meta's appeal to EU interim antitrust order targeting WhatsApp formally released
( November 9, 2026, 10:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms' legal challenge against the European Commssion over an interim order telling the company to restore free access for rival AI assistants to WhatsApp was published in the Official Journal Monday. Meta argues that there is "no prima facie" market power breach, saying that the decision's legal framework for evaluating Meta's conduct under EU dominance abuse provisions is "wrong in law."The appeal follows. Case reference is T-521/26. ...
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