The European Commission remains engaged in discussions with Meta Platforms following preliminary conclusions issued two years ago that the company’s Facebook and Instagram platforms violated the Digital Services Act through addictive design features.
Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier confirmed on Wednesday that Meta retains the option to propose commitments to address the EU’s concerns, though no settlement terms have been finalized. Regnier declined to comment on a separate settlement Meta reached with nearly all U.S. states, which included a $18 billion payment alongside a series of commitments.
The Digital Services Act, which entered into force in November 2022, mandates stricter oversight of online platforms to mitigate risks such as addictive design practices. The EU’s preliminary findings two years ago centered on allegations that Meta’s platforms employed features intended to maximize user engagement, potentially at the expense of user well-being.
Meta has not publicly disclosed whether it plans to submit revised design proposals to the Commission. The ongoing negotiations reflect the EU’s broader enforcement efforts under the DSA, which has already led to formal proceedings against several major tech firms.
