What we learned from Mark Zuckerberg’s European parliament appearance

Facebook founder accused of dodging questions in 90-minute session

Mark Zuckerberg welcomed to European Parliament by president Antonio Tajani
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Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to a panel of MEPs in Brussels for his company’s role in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, and for the proliferation of fake news on its platform.

However, several MEPs expressed frustration and disappointment, accusing Zuckerberg of dodging a number of questions during his 90-minute meeting with the panel.

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