The European Commission on 20 July imposes a record €550 million fine on AliExpress for breaching obligations under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission says the platform does not diligently assess and mitigate risks related to products sold through its service that are illegal, unsafe, or counterfeit. EU officials state that AliExpress must identify and address these risks systematically to protect consumers who shop online. The fine is described across multiple outlets as the largest penalty issued so far by the EU under the DSA. The Commission also orders AliExpress to take corrective action, with reporting from outlets noting the regulator’s focus on listings that include unsafe items such as toys and cosmetics, as well as counterfeit goods. Several reports cite the EU’s position that systematic risk management is required under the DSA, which entered into force in 2024. Coverage also places the decision in the context of the EU’s broader enforcement against online platforms for compliance failures tied to consumer protection rules.