https://www.siliconvalley.com/2019/10/03/facebook-can-be-forced-to-take-down-content-worldwide-top-eu-court-rules/

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top court ruled Thursday that member countries can force Facebook to remove or block unlawful material worldwide, in a case that raises new questions over the responsibilities of tech giants.

The European Court of Justice ruling, which cannot be appealed, is seen as a defeat for Facebook and similar online platforms, as it would increase the onus on them to monitor what appears online.