European Commission Fines Meta €798 Million for Antitrust Violations in Classified Ads

The European Commission imposed a €798 million fine on Meta for tying Facebook Marketplace to its social network, creating unfair competitive advantages in classified advertising. The ruling affects how digital platforms can bundle advertising services and has implications for platform advertising practices across Europe.

Last updated Feb 25, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated May 3, 2026