The Chinese app TikTok continues to be classified as a gatekeeper according to the DMA. In the first instance, the European Court dismissed the lawsuit filed by TikTok’s parent company, Bytedance, against this classification. The company expressed disappointment over this decision. „TikTok is a platform that promotes significant competition with established providers,“ a spokesperson said. TikTok will now „consider its next steps“. The platform can appeal the decision to the European Court of Justice (ECJ).