Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 17 – 21 February 2025
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Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 10 – 14 February 2025
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Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 3 – 7 February 2025
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E-Commerce toolbox proposal: Reactions by EU politicians and stakeholders
Last year, low value goods from third countries accounted for over 97% of all customs import declarations. The EU Commission…
E-Commerce toolbox: EU Commission tackles risks caused by non-EU online retailers
The EU Commission is taking action to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces…
EU Auditors: Consumers still affected by unjustified geo-blocking
A Special Report from the EU auditors highlights progress in addressing geo-blocking within the EU. However, enforcement remains uneven across…
EU Auditors’ report on geo-blocking in e-commerce and online services
On Monday 20 January 2025, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) will publish a report...
EU Commission opens DSA proceedings against e-commerce platform Temu
Today, the Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Temu may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to…
Consumer rights: EU Council adopts position on measures to facilitate dispute resolution
The EU Council has today adopted its negotiating mandate on a package of measures to adapt the alternative dispute resolution…
e-commerce negotiations at the WTO and DG Weyand
At its 9 September meeting, INTA Members will exchange with the Commission on the negotiations...
EU Commission applauds text of global E-Commerce Agreement negotiated at WTO
Brussels/Geneva, 26 July 2024 The European Commission welcomes the publication today of the text of...
The EU and Australia accelerate their digital cooperation
The EU-Australia Digital Dialogue aims to promote an inclusive digital transformation and foster innovation. Both partners share a strong commitment…
Online orders: Order buttons and functions must clearly indicate an obligation to pay
Online orders: An order button, or a similar function, must clearly indicate that, by clicking on it, the consumer assumes…
EU secures results at WTO Ministerial failing to reform global trade rulebook
The European Commission was instrumental in brokering important outcomes at the 13th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (MC13) that…
EU Commission: WTO 12th Ministerial Conference secures key outcomes
Brussels, 17 June 2022 The EU welcomes the successful results in key areas of the...
UNCTAD: Concentrated digital markets need stronger scrutiny to protect consumers
28 April 2022 Competition and data protection issues are increasingly intersecting in a data-driven world....
New UNCTAD figures show COVID-19 boost to e-commerce sustained into 2021
25 April 2022 The pandemic’s impact on digital transformations and how e-commerce and associated digital...
EU Toy Safety Directive: MEPs call for stronger protection against hazardous imports
Further measures necessary to avoid children’s exposure to chemicals Risks posed by connected toys need...
Consumer reviews: 55% of screened websites violate EU law – EU Commission
Brussels, 20 January 2022 Today, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities released the results of...
Main priorities for the European Digital Commerce sector – Ecommerce Europe
A word from the Secretary General: The retail sector is undergoing major changes, most of...
Ecommerce Europe: Position paper on Extended Producer Responsibility
Jan 11, 2022 In a new position paper, Ecommerce Europe calls for the setting-up of a...
Online shopping: New VAT rules enter into force
Brussels, 28 June 2021 New Value-Added Tax (VAT) rules for online shopping enter into force later...
UNCTAD: Global E-Commerce Jumps to $26.7 Trillion, Covid-19 Boosts Online Retail Sales
The pandemic has, however, resulted in mixed fortunes for some e commerce companies, reversing the...
EP Briefing – Digital services act
The rules governing the provision of digital products and services in the EU have remained...