- AliExpress received a record €550m fine from the EU for failing to prevent the sale of illegal goods like unsafe toys and counterfeit clothing.
- The EU investigation found that AliExpress's detection systems were ineffective, with many illegal products not flagged or remaining on the site for weeks.
- AliExpress considers the fine disproportionate and plans to appeal, citing its commitment to risk management and consumer protection.
- The penalty is the largest under the EU's Digital Services Act, which targets tech companies' responsibility for illegal content.