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Amazon to Challenge Italian Antitrust Fine Reduction in Court

By  |  January 14, 2026

Amazon said on Wednesday it plans to appeal a ruling by an Italian court that lowered a major antitrust fine, arguing that it should not face any penalty at all, according to Reuters. The move sets the stage for a continued legal battle between the U.S. e-commerce giant and Italy’s competition authorities over alleged abuses in the logistics market.

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    Earlier this week, Italy’s antitrust regulator announced it had cut the fine imposed on Amazon to 752.4 million euros ($876.3 million), down from 1.13 billion euros originally levied in 2021, per Reuters. The watchdog had accused the company of exploiting its dominant market position to limit competition in e-commerce logistics services across Italy. The reduction followed a ruling last September by a regional administrative court.

    Related: Italian Watchdog Cuts Amazon’s Record Antitrust Fine

    Amazon reiterated its opposition to the regulator’s findings, maintaining that the penalty is unjustified. “As previously stated, we strongly disagree with the decision of the Italian Competition Authority and we will continue to emphasize our position throughout the legal proceedings,” the company said in an emailed statement to Reuters.

    The decision by Amazon to move ahead with an appeal was first reported by Italian financial daily MF, according to Reuters. MF also reported that Italy’s antitrust authority intends to challenge the court decision that led to the reduced fine, signaling that both sides are preparing for further legal confrontation. The regulator declined to comment on the matter.

    Source: Reuters