Facebook’s unloved ‘News’ tab is going away in Europe

Facebook's parent company, Meta, plans to remove the News tab in the UK, France, and Germany, prioritizing short-form video content instead. This follows previous actions to devalue news on the platform and emulate TikTok. Facebook News will only remain in the US and Australia after the changes take effect. Users will still see news article links on their feeds, and publishers can utilize Reels and the ads system to reach broader audiences. Meta will fulfill existing obligations with publishers until December, but no new deals or products will be offered in those countries. Meta is also considering ad-free paid subscriptions in Europe to address data collection and privacy concerns.