French Top Court Rejects Amazon Challenge to €3 Book Delivery Fee

France’s Conseil d’Etat rejected Amazon’s challenge on May 13, 2026, upholding a €3 minimum delivery fee on book orders introduced in October 2023 to protect independent bookstores. The fee, waived for purchases over €35, replaces Amazon’s prior €0.01 pricing and has reportedly cost readers more than €100 million, potentially impacting cost-sensitive consumers. This legal setback follows a May 12 report requiring Amazon Prime Video to invest at least €90 million (possibly €110 million) in French-language film and TV production, amid broader regulatory pressures on Amazon’s European operations. Global revenue impact remains limited.