EU tells Facebook's Nick Clegg to rethink ad rules for elections

Former British MEP is sent stern letter accusing Facebook of ignoring how EU law works

The EU has told Facebook's head of global affairs, Nick Clegg, to rethink some of the company's rules aimed at protecting elections from foreign interference.

VAra Jourovi, the European commissioner for justice, said the EU had a clear message for Facebook over its approach to ensuring greater transparency about who funds political adverts.