The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Meta Platforms for possible violations of EU content regulations before the European Parliament elections.

The probe is centered on Meta's handling of disinformation and political advertising, focusing on compliance with EU laws.

Specific concerns include the spread of deceptive advertising, disinformation, and inadequate external tools for monitoring electoral conversations.

Meta is required to report to the EU on corrective measures within five working days, following its assertion of a risk mitigation strategy.

The investigation also targets disinformation efforts potentially originating from Russia, China, Iran, and within the EU itself.

Under the Digital Services Act, tech companies face fines up to 6% of their global annual revenue if they fail to adequately address illegal and harmful content.