Meta Loses French Appeals Over Press Rights

Meta Platforms lost appeals against interim measures imposed by French regulators regarding media publishing rights. The court found its payment determination methods may abuse a dominant position.

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FILE PHOTO: The logo of Meta Platforms is seen during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A lost its appeals against interim measures imposed by regulators in France, with the Paris Court of Appeals ruling on Thursday morning. The court dismissed challenges regarding media publishing rights compensation methods. The legal setback maintains pressure on the tech giant over publisher negotiations.