EU Launches Investigation into Meta's Handling of Russian Disinformation

The European Union is set to launch an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms, citing concerns that the company is not doing enough to counter disinformation from countries like Russia. Specifically, EU officials are worried about Meta's handling of Russian efforts to undermine upcoming European elections. The probe was prompted by fears that Vladimir Putin is attempting to influence the election by filling the European Parliament with more pro-Russia MEPs. Facebook has been given five days to explain how it will address these concerns, including rooting out fake news, fake websites, and stopping advertisements funded by the Kremlin. The European Commission has warned that the integrity of the election is a top priority.