Amazon Challenges EU Digital Content Rules, Claiming Unfair Treatment

Amazon has filed an appeal at the EU General Court to challenge the European Commission's decision that it must comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Amazon argues that it does not meet the definition of a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under EU law and should not be subject to the new regulations. The DSA includes content moderation requirements, transparency rules, and protections for minors. Amazon claims that the law is intended for companies with advertising as their primary revenue, not primarily retail-based businesses like Amazon. The company also argues that it is unfairly singled out, as other large retailers in individual EU countries were not designated as VLOPs. The European Commission maintains that Amazon must comply with the rules by the end of August, regardless of the appeal.