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Zalando to appeal EU court ruling rejecting its challenge against EU tech rules

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Posted on September 3, 2025

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Zalando will appeal an EU court ruling dismissing its challenge against landmark EU tech rules, Europe's biggest online retail company said on Wednesday. The Luxembourg-based

Zalando to appeal EU court ruling rejecting its challenge against EU tech rules

Zalando's Legal Challenge Against EU Regulations

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Zalando will appeal an EU court ruling dismissing its challenge against landmark EU tech rules, Europe's biggest online retail company said on Wednesday.

Background on EU Tech Rules

The Luxembourg-based General Court, Europe's second-highest, had earlier on Wednesday sided with the European Commission which had labelled Zalando as a very large online platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act subject to tough requirements.

Zalando's Position and Response

"Our highly curated business model does not present a 'systemic risk' of disseminating harmful or illegal content from third parties, as presumed for VLOPs," Zalando said in a statement.

Next Steps in the Legal Process

"We will appeal the judgement," it added.

(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • Zalando will appeal an EU court ruling.
  • The court sided with the European Commission.
  • Zalando is labeled as a VLOP under the Digital Services Act.
  • Zalando disputes the systemic risk presumption.
  • The appeal process will continue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Digital Services Act?
The Digital Services Act is a regulation by the European Union aimed at creating a safer digital space by establishing responsibilities for online platforms to manage harmful content.
What is a very large online platform (VLOP)?
A very large online platform (VLOP) is defined under the Digital Services Act as an online service with a significant number of users, which must comply with stricter regulations.

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