So, how likely is it that Meta will actually pull its services from
    Europe? In reality, the chances are probably pretty slim. Meta has
    said it has “no desire” to leave the continent, going as far as
    publishing a blog post titled “Meta Is Absolutely Not Threatening to
    Leave Europe.” Europe’s 30-plus countries are a large market for
    Meta, and stopping services, even temporarily, could be costly. (A close
    comparison is when the company briefly banned news posts in Australia in
    early 2021, following a row with publishers.) While Meta may not leave
    Europe, it may have to make changes to how it stores and transfers data
    once the final decision from the Irish regulator is published, although
    there is no set timeline. It may also face a fine.