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European Union: Opened EU Commission investigation into Meta Platforms over alleged anti-competitive behaviour

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Opened EU Commission investigation into Meta Platforms over alleged anti-competitive behaviour

On 13 March 2019, the EU Commission opened an investigation into Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, over alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The Commission requested information, including 100 questions addressing several facets of the business and product services provided by Facebook.

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Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2019-03-13
under deliberation

On 13 March 2019, the EU Commission opened an investigation into Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook,…

2020-10-29
in force

On 29 October 2020, the General Court of the European Union issued its ruling in the case brought b…

2023-05-24
in force

On 24 May 2023, the General Court denied the appeal brought before the Court by Meta, formerly Face…

2026-02-26
under deliberation

On 26 February 2026, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issu…