The EU Commission and consumer protection authorities have released the results of a screening (‘sweep’) of online discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
The European Commission has presented first initiatives to boost investment in homegrown clean energy solutions, increase resilience and reduce energy prices in Europe.
The most frequently reported dangerous products on the EU market in 2025 were cosmetics (36%), toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%), according to the EU’s alert system for dangerous non-food products.
Wrapping and straps used to secure goods on pallets during transport will not have to meet the EU’s 100% reuse requirement under EU packaging legislation, following EU adoption of a Delegated Act.
EuroCommerce, the European association of retailers and wholesalers, urges the Commission to act to protect the EU Single Market against the extra-territorial application of national law in the context of European retail alliances.
The European Commission has adopted new measures under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing accessories and footwear.
A preliminary finding by the EU Commission has found TikTok in breach of EU internet rules for its addictive design, and for not assessing its potentially harmful effect on children.
