Meta loses appeal in Paris over press data under neighbouring rights

Meta has suffered another legal setback in its negotiations with the French press. In two separate rulings issued on 29 October 2026, the Paris Court of Appeal rejected the company's appeals against interim measures imposed by the Autorité de la concurrence, France's competition authority.

One ruling concerns the Alliance de la presse d'information générale (APIG), the other the Société des droits voisins de la presse (DVP). Both bodies negotiate on behalf of publishers over the remuneration due under neighbouring rights, the EU-derived rules that entitle news publishers to be paid when platforms use their content.

What the decision means

The rulings confirm the obligation placed on Meta to provide data, the key issue being how much press articles actually earn the company. Without that information, publishers argue, they cannot assess a fair level of payment. The interim measures set by the competition authority therefore remain in force while the underlying case proceeds.

Why it matters

The decisions strengthen the position of French publishers in talks that have dragged on with major platforms. They also signal that courts will back regulators who use interim measures to force transparency when negotiations stall. For Meta, the rulings mean it must keep complying with the data-sharing requirements rather than wait for a final decision on the merits.

The summary available does not detail the exact scope of the data or any deadlines, nor whether Meta intends to pursue further appeals.