On Monday, Meta found itself in several reports concerning the regulation of digital platforms in Europe and Britain. A survey by the Fair Tax Foundation showed that two-thirds of respondents in the United Kingdom support raising the two-percent digital services tax for large multinational technology companies, including the owner of Facebook. SME Blogy ↗
In the Netherlands, legal betting companies are turning to court to force Meta to take stronger action against advertisements for illegal gambling websites. At the same time, they are filing a complaint with the European Commission. According to available information, they want to achieve a stricter approach toward the illegal promotion of gambling on the company's platforms. Tagesspiegel ↗
The inspections also affected trading via Facebook in Hungary. The National Tax and Customs Administration examined closed groups focused on selling sports shoes. Inspectors ordered sneakers and sandals five times, and according to the findings, they did not receive a receipt or an invoice. Sellers without a permit may face fines amounting to millions of forints. HVG ↗
These cases illustrate the broader pressure on digital platforms, which face demands for higher taxation, stricter advertising oversight, and accountability for users' commercial activities. Further developments will depend on court rulings, the European Commission's actions, and whether governments proceed with changes to digital taxes. Telex ↗
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