Poland asks EU to fine Meta over deceptive ads

Poland is urging the European Commission to impose a fine on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over allegations of deceptive advertising. Krzysztof Gawkowski, Poland's Minister for Digital Affairs, announced the move on Thursday via the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

Gawkowski stated that he had sent a letter to Brussels, formally requesting that the European Commission take action against the American technology giant. The complaint centers on the company's advertising practices, which Poland deems to be deceptive.

While the specific details of the alleged deceptive advertising were not immediately elaborated upon in the initial announcement, the minister's direct appeal to the EU's executive arm signals a significant regulatory challenge for Meta within the bloc. This action reflects a growing trend of national governments within the EU scrutinizing and seeking to regulate the practices of major technology companies.