The European Commission tells Meta and TikTok to increase their efforts to curb online disinformation during moments of crisis. The EU’s tech chief calls on the platforms to “act decisively,” following discussions held by the Commission with both companies.
The move comes after recent events that the Commission links to a heightened risk of misleading content. In particular, the talks take place after last week’s migrant surge in Ceuta, Spain, where disinformation concerns have been raised. The Commission frames the request as part of broader oversight of how platforms handle harmful or false narratives during fast-moving developments.
Across outlets, the emphasis is on compliance and platform responsibility: the Commission pushes for better monitoring and stronger fact-checking processes, while Meta and TikTok are expected to respond to the regulator’s concerns. The reporting focuses on the fact of the EU-platform meetings and the specific areas highlighted for improvement, rather than on any single piece of content or the outcome of the discussions.
