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Meta’s agreements with fact-checking organisations are structured to ensure transparency, measurable outcomes, and adherence to recognized industry standards. 

Certifications & Standards: All Meta fact-checking partners are certified by either the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or, in Europe, the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN). Certification requires adherence to the IFCN/EFCSN Code of Principles, which are publicly available and enforce non-partisan, professional standards. Meta’s agreements mandate ongoing compliance with these codes. 

Agreement Structure & Financial Terms: Meta’s agreements provide fair financial contributions to independent fact-checking organisations based on measurable outcomes. 

Coverage & Partner Engagement: Meta has agreements with fact-checking partners covering all EU Member States where there are certified partners. Meta establishes clear rating guidelines and frameworks to promote consistency in how content is addressed. 

Quantitative Reporting & Impact Measurement: As part of the agreement, Meta provides reviewers with access to a tool where they can see quantitative information on their fact-checking output and activity. 

Further details and evidence of Meta’s partnership framework and processes are available in public documentation at Meta’s Transparency Center: Meta’s Third-Party Fact-Checking: How It Works. 

Link: https://transparency.meta.com/features/how-fact-checking-works 

As mentioned in our baseline report, the list of fact-checkers with whom we partner across the EU is in QRE 30.1.2.