Amazon Avoids $1.1B Antitrust Fine in Italian Court Ruling

An Italian court has reduced Amazon's 1.1-billion-euro antitrust fine to an undisclosed amount. The fine was originally imposed for Amazon's alleged abuse of dominance in the Italian e-commerce market. Amazon operates a marketplace allowing individuals and companies to buy and sell goods and services. Net sales are primarily generated from service sales (52.7%) and product sales (47.3%), with the majority coming from the US.

Title: Italian Court Reduces Amazon's Antitrust Fine

An Italian court has significantly reduced Amazon's 1.12-billion-euro antitrust fine, originally imposed for alleged abuse of dominance in the Italian e-commerce market. The decision comes after Amazon appealed the initial fine, which was set by the Italian Antitrust authority in late 2021 [2].

The court ruled that Amazon's use of its dominant position to "self-preferencing" its logistics services over competitors was valid. However, the court struck down a 50% increase in the fine, stating that the case involved a company with a particularly high total worldwide turnover in relation to the value of sales of the goods or services at issue [2].

Amazon operates a marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of goods and services by both individuals and companies. Its net sales are primarily generated from service sales (52.7%) and product sales (47.3%), with the majority of revenue coming from the US [1].

This development underscores the ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Amazon's market practices, particularly in the areas of cloud computing and AI-driven solutions. Despite the reduction in the fine, the court's ruling maintains that Amazon's use of its dominant position to favor its own services is a valid concern [2].

The reduction in the fine may indicate a more lenient approach to antitrust enforcement in the context of large tech companies, particularly those with significant global turnover. However, the court's decision does not address the broader implications of Amazon's market dominance and the potential impact on competition in the e-commerce sector.

Investors and financial professionals should continue to monitor the regulatory environment and the company's strategic initiatives in cloud computing and AI, which are expected to drive long-term growth [1].

References:
[1] https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/retail/nasdaq-amzn/amazoncom/news/amazoncom-amzn-expands-amazon-business-with-lpl-financial-na
[2] https://www.ansa.it/english/news/business/2025/09/02/antitrusts-2021-1.12-bn-amazon-fine-slashed-on-appeal_9b3a84a3-252b-497c-b2d5-a3b07d56b956.html