Meta is a social media company. It will stop political ads in October. This is because of a new EU rule. The rule starts before local elections.
Parties worry about democracy. But they continue their campaigns as planned. Parties use social media more each year. TV and outdoor ads are less popular.
Anneli Ott from the Center Party says small parties are affected more. By October, social media ads have done their job.
Andre Hanimägi from the Social Democrats says the ban is not a big problem. But there is no good alternative. He does not know what TikTok will do. He worries about reaching young people.
The right-wing parties say they will adapt. Leader Lavly Perling criticizes the EU. She hopes the rules will change.
Timo Suslov from the Reform Party says rules must be followed. He thinks people can introduce themselves. The Isamaa party continues its campaign as planned. Local elections are on October 18.