Digital Services Act (DSA)

European Parliament IMCO Delegation Concludes China Visit, Urging Enforcement of EU E‑Commerce and Product Safety Rules

EU lawmakers concluded a mission to China, demanding stricter enforcement of product safety and digital standards for e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu. This signals a shift toward aggressive market surveillance and potential new trade or customs measures to curb the influx of non-compliant goods from non-EU marketplaces.

5 Apr 2026, 19:34europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany Justice Minister Signals Youth Social Media Protections, Anti-Greenwashing Rules and Right to Repair

Germany’s Justice Minister has signaled upcoming legislative priorities focusing on youth digital protections, stricter anti-greenwashing enforcement, and a mandatory right to repair for electronics. These developments indicate a shift toward more rigorous substantiation for environmental claims and mandatory serviceability requirements for consumer hardware and digital platforms.

27 Mar 2026, 18:31bundesregierung.deGermany

EU IMCO Committee Amendments on EU–Switzerland Internal Market and Conformity Assessment Package

The European Parliament’s IMCO Committee has proposed amendments to the EU-Switzerland bilateral agreements, making Swiss market access contingent on dynamic alignment with EU product safety, digital, and environmental standards. This signals a move toward harmonized compliance and stricter market surveillance for industrial goods and medical devices, requiring businesses to maintain high regulatory parity across both jurisdictions.

26 Mar 2026, 11:55europarl.europa.euEuropean UnionSwitzerland

EU Parliament IMCO Committee Schedules Hearing With AliExpress on Unsafe and Illegal Goods Sold Online

The European Parliament is intensifying its crackdown on unsafe goods sold via online marketplaces, with a formal scrutiny hearing for AliExpress scheduled for March 2026. Businesses should anticipate more aggressive enforcement of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and potential legislative updates to close customs and liability loopholes for non-EU platforms.

12 Mar 2026, 13:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Adopts Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 (COM(2026) 113 Final)

The European Commission has adopted the Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030, outlining a roadmap for enforcing existing laws and proposing new measures across workplace, digital, and product domains. Businesses should anticipate stricter enforcement of pay transparency and OHS rules, alongside new gender-specific safety requirements in product design and AI deployment.

10 Mar 2026, 06:04eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament Briefing Analyses AI-Enabled Disinformation Targeting Women

EU institutions are intensifying the regulatory focus on AI-enabled disinformation and gender-based cyber violence through the coordinated enforcement of the DSA, AI Act, and Directive (EU) 2024/1385. Digital platforms and AI providers face increasing pressure to implement robust risk assessments and mandatory content labeling by August 2026 to mitigate social and legal liabilities.

9 Mar 2026, 17:54europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency Issues Compromise Draft Conclusions on 2030 Consumer Agenda and Digital Fairness

The EU Council has advanced draft conclusions for the 2030 Consumer Agenda, prioritizing digital fairness, sustainable consumption, and the modernization of product safety enforcement. This signals a shift toward more aggressive cross-border market surveillance and the integration of Digital Product Passports into consumer protection and circular economy frameworks.

9 Mar 2026, 17:28data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Answer on Online Marketplace Product Safety and 2025 Childcare Sweep Findings

The European Commission is targeting online marketplace loopholes through upcoming revisions to the New Legislative Framework and Market Surveillance Regulation. Companies must ensure robust EU-based responsible person documentation and digital traceability to mitigate rising enforcement risks identified in recent product safety sweeps.

9 Mar 2026, 16:56europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Customs Operation Finds Widespread Non-Compliance In Online Cosmetics, PPE And Food Supplements

EU customs authorities reported widespread non-compliance in e-commerce imports of cosmetics, PPE, and supplements following a major enforcement operation, ahead of new low-value parcel duties starting July 2026. This signals a shift toward aggressive market surveillance and "deemed importer" liability for platforms, requiring brands to tighten supply chain documentation and compliance for direct-to-consumer shipments.

9 Mar 2026, 14:57taxation-customs.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Denmark Urges Stronger EU Action On Non-Compliant Third-Country E-Commerce Imports

Denmark is spearheading a push for stricter EU-wide enforcement and platform accountability for non-compliant imports from third-country e-commerce sites. This signals a shift toward more aggressive market surveillance and potential new regulatory burdens for non-EU marketplaces to ensure product safety and fair competition.

6 Mar 2026, 11:15em.dkDenmarkEuropean Union

European Parliament 2025 Human Rights Report Urges Stronger Sanctions And Corporate Accountability

The European Parliament's 2025 human rights report, adopted in January 2026, calls for expanded sanctions and more rigorous corporate accountability measures. This signals a strategic shift toward more aggressive enforcement of supply chain due diligence and the potential inclusion of corruption within the EU's global sanctions framework.

26 Feb 2026, 14:31europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Launches Investigation Into Shein Under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has launched formal enforcement proceedings against Shein under the Digital Services Act to investigate the sale of illegal products and addictive platform designs. This move signals a shift toward aggressive platform accountability, requiring marketplaces to implement stricter oversight of product compliance and algorithmic transparency to maintain EU market access.

18 Feb 2026, 20:40ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Launches Action Plan Against Cyberbullying

The European Commission launched a non-binding Action Plan Against Cyberbullying in February 2026 to harmonize victim support and national prevention strategies across the EU. Although non-legislative, the plan increases pressure on digital platforms to adopt proactive safety standards and anticipates stricter enforcement of existing online safety obligations.

13 Feb 2026, 07:12commission.europa.euEuropean Union

Germany Adopts Law Amending The Product Safety Act (ProdSG) And Related Acts To Implement EU Regulation (EU) 2023/988

Germany has enacted legislation aligning the national Product Safety Act (ProdSG) with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), effective February 19, 2026. Operators must update technical documentation and German-language safety labeling to mitigate expanded market surveillance powers and significant new administrative penalties.

12 Feb 2026, 10:49recht.bund.deGermany

European Commission Designates WhatsApp Channels as a Very Large Online Platform Under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has designated WhatsApp Channels as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act, effective January 2026. This triggers stringent systemic risk assessment and mitigation requirements by mid-May 2026, signaling increased regulatory oversight of content dissemination within messaging ecosystems.

29 Jan 2026, 09:31digital-strategy.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Polish E‑Commerce Chamber Report Urges EU Customs And VAT Reforms For Chinese Online Platforms

A 2025 report from the Polish Chamber of Digital Economy calls for urgent EU-level reforms to address market distortion and regulatory asymmetries caused by Chinese e-commerce platforms. Expect intensified pressure for the removal of the EUR 150 customs duty exemption and stricter enforcement of product safety and market surveillance rules for non-EU sellers.

22 Jan 2026, 12:03eizba.plPolandEuropean Union

European Ombudsman Receives Complaint on Commission’s Refusal to Disclose TikTok Digital Services Act Investigation Documents

The European Ombudsman is investigating the Commission's refusal to grant public access to documents from Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcement proceedings. This development highlights a growing push for transparency in EU regulatory oversight, suggesting future shifts in how sensitive corporate data and investigation records are protected.

20 Jan 2026, 08:50ombudsman.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament IMCO Committee To Question Shein Over Illegal And Unsafe Products Online

EU lawmakers are intensifying pressure on non-EU e-commerce platforms, with Shein summoned to address systemic failures in preventing the sale of unsafe and illegal goods. Businesses should anticipate more rigorous enforcement of the Digital Services Act and General Product Safety Regulation, including enhanced customs scrutiny and the risk of platform-wide operational suspensions.

15 Jan 2026, 20:01europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Ministry Of Economic Affairs Plans 2026 Implementation Of CRMA And EU Green Transition Measures

The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs has released its 2026 legislative roadmap, scheduling the national implementation of major EU files including the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Green Transition Directive. Businesses should prepare for a phased rollout of new compliance obligations throughout 2026 covering product repairability, green claims, cyber resilience, and supply chain security.

14 Jan 2026, 19:28open.overheid.nlNetherlands

European Commission Orders X To Retain Grok Data In Digital Services Act Probe

The European Commission has ordered X to retain internal data related to its Grok AI chatbot, escalating a Digital Services Act (DSA) probe into the spread of harmful deepfake content. This enforcement action underscores the rising regulatory risk for AI-integrated platforms, where failures in content moderation and risk management now trigger direct intervention and substantial financial exposure.

14 Jan 2026, 19:27business-humanrights.orgEuropean Union