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EU rules on political ads enter into force: What will change?

EU rules on political ads – aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections – will take effect on Friday. But what exactly will change for users?

10/10/2025

Tech News

Media sector awaits EU Commission clarity on political ads

Some online platforms have already said that new rules applicable from October are unworkable.

17/09/2025

Tech News

Euroviews. The democracy paradox: Why no political ads may empower illiberals

The EU’s new political ad rules, taking effect in Oct 2025, pushed Meta and Google to discontinue political ads in Europe. While meant to boost transparency, the situation risks aiding regimes like Orbán’s Fidesz, which dominate media and can drown out opposition voices.

13/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Watch this: What EU countries use online advertising the most?

On average, 32.6% of EU businesses used online advertising in 2024, according to new data by Eurostat. Malta, Finland and Cyprus emerge as biggest users.

10/09/2025

Culture news

Why has the UK banned this shower gel ad?

A shower gel commercial has been banned in the UK for “suggesting white skin superior to black skin”. The company behind ad has defended their spot...

21/08/2025

Business

Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker apologises for racist ad

Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery.

18/08/2025

Tech News

Gloomy times ahead for European political advertising

An EU regulation on political advertising online has unintended consequences, not just for politicians, but also for think tanks and NGOs.

01/08/2025

Tech News

Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules

The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October.

25/07/2025

Business

Netflix delivers steady growth but disappoints in its outlook

Netflix on Thursday announced nearly 50% profit growth for the last quarter as the video streaming service's more than 300 million subscribers have become increasingly attractive to advertisers.

18/07/2025

Tech News

Amazon to call on EU judges for online platform rules exemption

The hearing is the second in which a company contests the European Commission's reasoning behind the Digital Services Act.

11/06/2025

Tech News

YouTube launches new AI-powered feature to place ads at ‘peak’ moments

The initiative is YouTube’s latest foray into using AI to maximise advertising potential.

15/05/2025

Green News

Dutch court protects city’s fossil fuel ad ban in ‘milestone’ ruling

The general health interests of citizens are worth more than the commercial interests of advertisers, the court said.

28/04/2025

Green News

Inside the NGO taking on the biggest greenwashers in Germany

For three years, DUH has been taking companies to court for dubious advertising claims about climate neutrality.

12/04/2025

Health news

Over 200 influencers illegally promoted nicotine products in France

A new report from a French anti-tobacco organisation has criticised influencers’ support of nicotine-containing products online.

11/03/2025

Green News

Super Bowl ad sees ‘Science Moms’ urging action on climate change

The advert charts climate change through the life of a little girl, from birth to the day she heads off to college.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Will book blurbs become a thing of the past?

As a major publisher stops forcing books to have author endorsements, is this the end of the road for the common cover practice?

07/02/2025