Amazon(US:AMZN) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-11-19 10:32Core Points - The European Union General Court rejected Amazon's request to overturn its designation as a "very large platform," which requires the company to comply with stricter EU content regulations [1] - Amazon challenged the legality of the "very large platform" classification under the EU Digital Services Act, arguing that its marketplace does not pose systemic risks [1] - The court upheld the EU's classification of platforms with over 45 million monthly active users as sources of social risk, emphasizing the responsibility to manage illegal and harmful content [1] Summary by Sections Legal Context - The court's ruling reinforces the EU's stance that platforms must take on greater responsibilities to mitigate risks associated with the dissemination of illegal content and infringement of fundamental rights, including consumer protection [1] - The obligations imposed on these platforms may result in significant financial costs [1] Compliance Requirements - Under the Digital Services Act, digital service providers must remove illegal content, such as hate speech, within 24 hours of becoming aware of it [1] - Online shopping platforms are required to verify the authenticity of products offered by suppliers to reduce the presence of counterfeit goods [1]