Meta faces mounting regulatory scrutiny, particularly in the EU, where recent fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) have targeted alleged anti-competitive practices. A recent €200 million ($228 million) fine underscores this pressure. In the U.S., an ongoing antitrust trial examines whether Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp stifled competition. These legal battles pose financial risks, with potential cumulative fines possibly exceeding $10 billion, and operational constraints that could limit growth initiatives.