ALIEXPRESS FINED $629M FOR ILLEGAL PRODUCT SALES

The fine represents the EU's enforcement of stricter e-commerce regulations under the DSA, which requires platforms to take effective measures against illegal goods. AliExpress did not implement adequate safeguards to reduce the spread of prohibited items, according to the Commission's ruling. The penalty is more than double the €22.5 million fine Temu received for similar DSA violations, signaling escalating consequences for major marketplaces that fail compliance standards. The DSA, implemented across the EU, holds online platforms accountable for content and products sold through their services. The enforcement action against AliExpress reflects the Commission's commitment to protecting consumers from counterfeit and dangerous goods in the digital marketplace. AliExpress, owned by Chinese tech giant Alibaba, operates as one of Europe's largest cross-border e-commerce platforms, making the violation particularly significant given its scale and user reach.