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Meta loses EU gatekeeper challenge for Messenger app

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Updated June 3

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Meta Platforms lost its legal challenge against the European Union's designation of its Messenger app as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act. Europe's second-highest court upheld the European Commission's finding that Messenger is an important gateway for businesses to reach users, triggering new obligations for Meta.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Meta Platforms lost its legal challenge against the EU's designation of its Messenger app as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act.
  • Europe's second-highest court upheld the European Commission's finding that Messenger is an important gateway for businesses to reach users, triggering obligations under the bloc's Digital Markets Act.

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    Meta Platforms lost its legal challenge against the EU's designation of its Messenger app as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act. Europe's second-highest court upheld the European Commission's finding, though it annulled the label for Marketplace.

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