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Google will stop serving political ads in the EU, including on YouTube
Google will stop serving political advertisements in the European Union. The decision, announced in The Keyword blog, is in response to an upcoming new rule for the bloc that "introduces significant new operational challenges and legal uncertainties for political advertisers and platforms.
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Google to stop serving political advertising in EU ahead of regulation
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Google says it will stop serving political ads in the EU
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Google to no longer show political ads in the EU
Google announces it will not show political ads in Europe, citing upcoming regulations and operational challenges.
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