100 French media outlets sue Meta for €1.4B over data law breaches

A coalition of 100 French media outlets is seeking €1.4 billion in damages from Meta, alleging breaches of EU data protection laws and abuse of dominance in the advertising market. The claim is based on Meta's data practices that allegedly undercut publishers' ad revenue. This marks a significant legal escalation in the European media industry's fight against Big Tech, with potential implications for digital advertising economics.