EU Commission Finds Meta Violated Age Verification Rules

The European Commission has decided to file a lawsuit against the Czech Republic and Hungary regarding non-compliance with European Arrest Warrant regulations. The decision was announced in a formal press release. The European Commission is preparing to file a lawsuit against Hungary in the European Court of Justice. The proceedings follow the implementation of the tax by the Hungarian government. The move follows discussions regarding the tax's impact on the market. This follows a meeting between the designated Hungarian Prime Minister and EU Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels. Costa expressed a desire for close cooperation despite existing challenges. The Commission is also loosening state aid rules due to the energy crisis. The European Commission found that Meta's age verification processes are insufficient, allowing one in ten children under 13 to use platforms like Instagram and Facebook. The investigation revealed that users can bypass age restrictions by simply entering a birthdate without verification. Meta's current methods were described as too lax under EU regulations.