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flag EU's new online ad transparency rules took effect Oct. 10, 2025, prompting major platforms to halt political ads over legal concerns.

flag On October 10, 2025, new EU rules requiring transparency in online political ads took effect, mandating clear labels on ad sponsors, election links, and spending. flag Major platforms like Meta and Google halted political ads across the bloc due to legal uncertainties and broad definitions, sparking concern over reduced access for smaller parties and civil society. flag The law, aimed at curbing disinformation and foreign interference, bans foreign funding of EU political ads and applies to all digital platforms. flag While the EU says the rules are vital for democratic integrity, critics warn the platform-wide bans may undermine pluralism and limit public access to political information, despite ongoing efforts to resolve implementation issues.

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