The European Commission dismissed Mark Zuckerberg’s assertion that EU data protection laws censor social media platforms, clarifying that only illegal content must be removed. In response to Zuckerberg’s plans to replace Meta’s fact-checking program with a community notes system, the Commission emphasized that such changes will require a thorough impact study. French Minister Clara Sapaaz noted that Meta assured compliance with EU regulations amidst potential penalties for violations, which could reach up to 6% of global annual turnover.