AliExpress fined $625 million by EU for DSA non‑compliance

Online retailer AliExpress said it was “shocked” after the European Commission imposed what it described as the largest fine ever issued under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The commission levied a €1.5 billion penalty on the platform, citing repeated failures to remove illegal and counterfeit products, inadequate transparency on advertising, and non‑compliance with the DSA’s obligations to protect consumers and ensure swift action against harmful content.

AliExpress, a subsidiary of the Chinese conglomerate Alibaba Group, said the sanction was disproportionate and that it had already implemented measures to meet the DSA requirements. The company announced it would appeal the decision and continue cooperating with regulators while reviewing its internal compliance processes. The fine underscores the EU’s tightening enforcement of the DSA, signaling that major online marketplaces must demonstrate robust mechanisms for content moderation, product safety and consumer protection.