Australia will engage with media organisations following the announcement by Meta Platforms to discontinue the Facebook News tab in April. The government aims to find solutions to support journalism and ensure fair compensation for journalists. This follows Australia’s groundbreaking law, enacted in 2021, which requires digital companies to remunerate local publishers for news. Meta has already phased out the Facebook News tab in several countries.
Zalando, Europe’s largest online fashion retailer, will revise its sustainability claims, following criticism from the European Commission. Zalando will provide more detailed information on product standards and sustainability. It will also remove sustainability flags and icons, using verifiable and impactful claims instead. This commitment comes after requests for information from the EU and legal disputes over Zalando’s designation as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP).
A group of Spanish media outlets has collectively filed a €550 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging unfair competition in the advertising market. The media association claims that Meta’s use of personal data gives them an unfair advantage in offering personalized ads. The lawsuit could set a precedent for similar cases across the European Union.
