Amazon challenges EU's "very large online platform" designation under new Digital Services Act
- Amazon argues it does not meet the definition and is being unfairly singled out compared to other large retailers.
- The DSA imposes strict new rules on platforms regarding content, transparency, risk management.
- Amazon claims that as a primarily retail business, it should not face the same obligations as social media and search companies.
- The company has filed a legal petition with the EU General Court to annul its designation.
- German retailer Zalando has also challenged its classification as a very large online platform under the DSA.