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France’s competition authority has forced Meta back to the negotiating table, demanding a payment plan for French media whose content has gone unpaid since 2025. Meta’s proposed calculation method was rejected, and while the company disputes the ruling, it says it will cooperate — hoping this push will finally break the stalemate. The dispute hinges on EU “neighbouring rights,” which require digital platforms to compensate print publishers. France, historically strict on enforcement, opted against fines this time to keep talks moving. With no agreement since 2024, the media sector has suffered — and now Meta must deliver a plan, or risk further escalation in the digital content compensation battle.

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