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Europe Today

Is the EU about to take on a tougher economic stance towards China?

EU Commission chief von der Leyen is pulling her team together this morning for urgent talks on whether the EU should take on a tougher economic stance towards China. The closed-door discussion is seen as a first step towards potentially stricter trade measures. Mared Gwyn reports on the story.

Tech News

EU fines Temu €200m for dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers

An investigation by the European Commission said the Chinese e-commerce site had inadequate risk assessments, after investigators found dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers were available on its platform.

Europe News

EU approves temporary €3 fixed customs charge on low-value imports

From 1 July 2026, the EU will levy a charge on small parcels entering the bloc, with ecommerce platforms such as Temu and Shein expected to be most affected.

Business

Russian marketplaces to benefit from new EAEU Customs Code

The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu.

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Economy

EU steps up crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels flooding Europe market

EU economy ministers agree to tax small parcels coming from China putting Shein and Temu in the hot seat.

Economy

France considers €2 fast-fashion import tax as EU drags its feet

The French parliament will debate a €2 fast-fashion import tax this week that will enter into force next year, as similar EU levy faces possible delays until 2028. The parliament could impose an additional €5 environmental levy on budget retailers down the line.

Health news

Brussels launches tighter safety measures for toys in Europe

The European Council has approved new rules to regulate the safety of toys, introducing a digital passport to better trace toys sold online and banning chemical substances harmful to children.

Economy

Clothes imports up 14% in 2025 amid fierce competition from China

The textile industry is sounding the alarm as imports in the fast fashion sector continue to grow steadily.

Business

Cheap deals and gaming: How China's Temu conquered Europe

Low prices and an aggressive marketing strategy, including a gamified shopping experience, made Temu one of Europe’s most downloaded apps in 2024.

Culture news

MF DOOM estate sues Temu over alleged counterfeit merchandise

The estate of the beloved late rapper calls Temu “one of the most unethical companies operating in today’s global marketplace.”

Europe News

Temu joins EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation

The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms, targeting issues from product safety to protection of minors.

Tech News

EU Commission finds Temu in breach of online platform rules

The investigation under the Digital Services Act into the Chinese e-commerce platform began in October 2024.

Europe News

French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion

The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.

Business

The end of cheap clothes? Temu and Shein give tariff price warning

The fast fashion brands, known for selling particularly cheap clothes, cosmetics and accessories, are contending with the 145% tariff Trump slapped on most products made in China.

Business

Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US.

Europe News

European Commission opens Shein probe and targets Chinese e-commerce giants

The Commission calls for stricter enforcement of consumer protection and environmental standards in online commerce in a new communication focusing on Chinese marketplaces; separately announcing an investigation into clothes giant Shein.