Thursday, 15 October, 2026
Gatekeeper Challenge Stalls: EU Court Adviser Rejects TikTok’s Appeal Against Big Tech Label
By TechShots Studio
In a major setback for ByteDance, EU Court of Justice Advocate General Andrea Biondi recommended rejecting TikTok's appeal against its "gatekeeper" designation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Biondi confirmed that user multi-homing across other social platforms does not disqualify TikTok as a core gateway, signaling that Europe's top court is likely to uphold strict regulatory obligations and potential non-compliance fines.
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