Amazon (State aid case)

The Amazon state aid case refers to a legal dispute involving Amazon and the European Commission. It centered on whether Amazon received unfair tax advantages from Luxembourg, which could distort competition in the market. The Commission argued that the arrangement allowed Amazon to pay less tax than other companies, giving it an unjust edge. In 2021, the European Court of Justice upheld the Commission's decision, ordering Amazon to pay back taxes. This case highlights ongoing concerns about tax fairness and how multinational companies can exploit gaps in tax laws to minimize their tax burdens.