EU To Toughen Content Rules For Whatsapp To Tackle Illegal & Harmful Content
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Published: Jan 27, 2026, 17:51 IST | Updated: Jan 27, 2026, 17:51 IST
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WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added the platform to its list of digital firms big enough to face stricter content rules.
The Meta-owned service joined Facebook, TikTok, X and others in a list of 26 “very large online platforms” after its “channels” feature passed 45 million monthly active users in the European Union.
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