Amazon.com Inc. lost its legal challenge in the European Union against being designated a “very large online platform” (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU's General Court in Luxembourg dismissed the company's case, affirming that the European Commission was justified in applying the stricter regulatory framework to Amazon's online marketplace. The ruling means Amazon must adhere to the DSA's most stringent obligations for platforms with over 45 million users in the EU. These rules require comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies concerning the spread of illegal or harmful content, as well as greater transparency in advertising and content moderation. This legal defeat solidifies a greater level of regulatory oversight for Amazon's operations within the bloc.