EU court says Amazon must follow strict new digital rules

Business Nov 19, 2025

The EU's General Court just ruled that Amazon counts as a "very large online platform" under the Digital Services Act (DSA), so it has to follow tougher rules.
Amazon tried to argue it's just a place to buy stuff, not a social network, but the court said its huge user base—over 45 million in the EU—means stricter oversight is fair.

Why should you care?

This decision means big online marketplaces like Amazon now face similar tough transparency and content moderation rules as social media giants.
It's all about making sure platforms are open about ads and crack down on harmful or illegal content.
Amazon isn't happy and plans to appeal, but this could influence how major tech companies are regulated in Europe going forward.