A Dutch appeals court upheld a ruling requiring Meta to offer Facebook and Instagram users in the Netherlands a chronological feed option, rather than only algorithmically sorted feeds. The court found Meta's default feed design violated the EU's Digital Services Act by not being transparent about what users see.
Meta, which complied with the interim order, plans to challenge the ruling in full proceedings, asserting its confidence in complying with the DSA. The digital rights group Bits of Freedom welcomed the decision, hoping it will eventually set a precedent for users across Europe.
The main topics covered are a legal ruling on social media feed algorithms, compliance with the Digital Services Act, and the broader implications for user choice and transparency in Europe.