Meta, the social media company owned by Mark Zuckerberg, has encountered a significant setback in Europe as the General Court of the European Union upheld the European Commission's classification of its Messenger app as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This classification requires Meta to adhere to stricter regulations aimed at fostering competition within the digital market. The court affirmed that Messenger serves as a vital gateway for businesses to connect with users, thus reinforcing the Commission's stance. However, in a separate ruling, the court favored Meta by removing the gatekeeper status from Facebook Marketplace, citing a lack of clear justification from the Commission. This ruling is expected to have minimal impact since Marketplace was already removed from the gatekeeper list last year. Meta has indicated it is reviewing the Messenger ruling and may consider an appeal. The Digital Markets Act, effective since 2023, seeks to curtail the dominance of major tech firms and create a fairer competitive environment for smaller players.