Meta loses legal challenge over EU Messenger status
Europe's second-highest court upheld the European Commission's decision to label Meta's Messenger as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act. While the court annulled the designation for Meta Marketplace, the ruling reinforces regulatory obligations for the messaging platform.
META PLATFORMS INC-CLASS A lost its legal challenge on Wednesday against the European Union's classification of Messenger as a gatekeeper service under the Digital Markets Act. The ruling by the General Court in Luxembourg upholds the European Commission's finding that the app serves as a critical gateway for businesses to reach consumers. This decision reinforces the regulatory reach of the DMA over Meta's communication ecosystem and mandates strict interoperability and data-sharing obligations.
