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European minnows bid to challenge social media giants

France 24 · May 9, 2026, 2:39 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector.

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European minnows bid to challenge social media giants

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