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Court Reduced One of Europe’s Biggest Tech Penalties
The Lazio administrative court upheld the main charges against Amazon but decided to recalculate the fine. The problem was a 50% discretionary increase that Italy’s antitrust authority had not adequately explained.
The original 2021 fine was one of the highest that European regulators had ever imposed on a U.S. technology company. Amazon immediately appealed the decision.
What the Dispute Was About
According to regulators, Amazon had abused its dominant position in e-commerce logistics services in Italy. The company allegedly restricted competition and favored its own services.
The court did not specify the exact final figure in its ruling. Reuters calculated that removing the disputed 50% increase should reduce the fine to €750 million.
Amazon Defends with Numbers
The company emphasized its role in the Italian market in a statement. “More than half of all annual sales on Amazon in Italy come from small and medium businesses,” Amazon said.
The platform employs 20,000 Italian small and medium enterprises, including sellers who manage their own shipping.
What This Means for E-commerce
The decision confirmed the right to penalize anti-competitive practices, but the court required better justification for the amount of sanctions.
For smaller ecommerce companies, it may be positive that the court recognized Amazon’s problematic logistics practices. However, it remains questionable whether this will change competitive conditions in practice.
