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EU Slaps AliExpress with Record Fine | France News
The EU just slapped AliExpress with a record-breaking 550 million euro fine for letting unsafe toys, counterfeit goods, and illegal products flood its European marketplace — a violation that persisted for weeks despite claims of enforcement. This is the largest penalty ever under the Digital Services Act, which demands platforms tackle risks they create. AliExpress calls the fine “disproportionate,” but the EU insists it reflects the scale of harm and how long the issues went unchecked. With over 190 million EU users, the platform now has until October 20th to pay and submit a detailed plan…
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