Wednesday, 3 June, 2026
EU Court Hands Meta a Setback in Digital Markets Battle
By TechShots Studio
Meta has lost its legal challenge against the European Union’s decision to classify Messenger as a “gatekeeper” service under the Digital Markets Act. The ruling means Messenger must continue complying with stricter competition and interoperability requirements designed to curb the power of major tech platforms. The decision marks another regulatory victory for the EU as it enforces tougher rules on digital giants.