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EU Commission Accuses Meta of Ignoring Addictive Design Risks

TEC News July 10, 2026

The EU executive says Meta is failing to curb the mental health risks of Facebook and Instagram, as features like autoplay and infinite scroll drive compulsive use.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz listens to Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar (not in the picture) at the Chancellery in Berlin on June 2, 2026.

German Court Punishes Facebook Insult With €2,000 Fine

Zoltán Kottász June 3, 2026

Fines for insulting Chancellor Friedrich Merz on social media have renewed criticism of Germany’s Section 188 law.

EU Accuses Meta of Failing to Bar Under-13s from Facebook and Instagram

TEC News / AFP April 29, 2026

Brussels regulators claim Meta may be exposing minors to inappropriate content by failing to effectively block users under the age of 13.

Facebook Rules ‘Tilt Playing Field’ Against Orbán—MCC

TEC News April 9, 2026

Thousands of Fidesz comments disappeared from public view, while opposition posts stayed visible, revealing unequal conditions ahead of Hungary’s elections

Facebook Accused of Interfering in Hungary’s Election Ahead of April Vote

TEC News March 18, 2026

The person responsible for limiting Viktor Orbán’s social media posts publicly displays pro-Ukraine and LGBT activist positions.

Facebook Removes Hungarian Pro-Government Newspaper Pages Weeks Before Election

Zoltán Kottász February 27, 2026

Political interference? Facebook has suspended Hungarian right-wing outlets weeks before the national election.

UPDATE: Meta Reinstates Our Facebook Page After Suspending It

Editorial Team February 27, 2026

A June 2025 post promoting our article on age verification for pornographic websites ended up labeled as “nudity and sexual activity” eight months later.

“Addictive” Meta Battles Child Protection Allegations in Court

TEC News / AFP February 19, 2026

In a high-stakes legal appearance, Zuckerberg expressed regret over Meta’s sluggishness on child safety issues—while simultaneously spreading blame to rivals Apple and Google.

Meta and YouTube Face Jury Following Claims of Childhood ‘Addiction’

TEC News / AFP February 10, 2026

For the first time, social media companies are on trial for harming children.

Meta Offers European Users Option to Share Less Data

TEC News / AFP December 8, 2025

Following regulatory pressure, Facebook and Instagram users will now apparently see fewer personalised ads.

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EU Commission Accuses Meta of Ignoring Addictive Design Risks

EU Accuses Meta of Failing to Bar Under-13s from Facebook and Instagram

Facebook Rules ‘Tilt Playing Field’ Against Orbán—MCC

Facebook Accused of Interfering in Hungary’s Election Ahead of April Vote

UPDATE: Meta Reinstates Our Facebook Page After Suspending It

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