European Commission ends state aid case against Amazon

European Commission ends state aid case against Amazon with no tax payout
Amazon won’t need to pay the European Union €250 million ($263 million) in back taxes. On Wednesday, the bloc’s executive branch said it was closing three separate state aid investigations, including one involving Amazon.
European Commission Closes Amazon Tax Case Without Back Payment
Amazon will not be required to pay €250 million ($263 million) in back taxes after the European Commission announced the closure of a long-standing state aid investigation. This decision brings an end to one of the company’s most notable legal battles in Europe.
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