Meta Challenges EU’s Digital Markets Act Classification in Landmark Court Case

Meta Platforms Inc. has launched a legal challenge against the European Commission’s classification of its Messenger and Marketplace services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The social media giant contends these features are integral components of Facebook’s ecosystem rather than standalone ’core platform services’ subject to the new antitrust rules.

The case, being heard by the EU’s General Court, represents the first major test of DMA enforcement against integrated social networks. Meta’s legal team argues regulators misapplied quantitative thresholds and gatekeeper criteria designed for distinct platforms. A ruling upholding the Commission’s decision could force interoperability requirements and data sharing measures on Meta’s services.

This legal confrontation emerges as EU regulators intensify scrutiny of Big Tech’s market dominance. The outcome may establish precedent for how blended social media features are regulated under the landmark digital competition law.