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📣 This morning Ecommerce Europe launched its Manifesto for European Elections 2024. In this paper we present a way forward for the European Union to unlock the potential of the European economy and the digital commerce sector. We believe that by following our 7 key principles when regulating any aspect of the economy, we could ensure that the common objective of a green, digital and inclusive economy is fulfilled. These principles are: 📌 Channel-neutrality 📌 Harmonisation 📌 Level playing field 📌 Enforcement 📌 SME-proofing 📌 Designing for compliance 📌 Coherence and better regulation Where do we start? Ecommerce Europe puts forward concrete policy priorities for the new mandate, where we see clear potential for the European Union in the next 5 years: 👉 Closing the loop on the EU Circular Single Market 👉 Streamlining data requirements for business compliance and growth 👉 Leveraging digital tools to streamline and improve consumer information 👉  Partnering consumer fairness with economic growth 👉 Building an innovative and competitive retail payment landscape 👉 Ensuring a streamlined taxation policy and a seamless flow of goods Read our Manifesto here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dbiJcvKs #ecommerce #EUelections2024 

📢 Ecommerce Europe, together with EACT - European Association of Corporate Treasurers, EuroCommerce, and Independent Retail Europe, united in expressing their concerns about the lack of competition in the European Payments landscape to the European Commission   💳 Together, we point to the dominant size and practices of large international card schemes and wallet providers. These practices hurt the #competitiveness of EU businesses, an impact that disproportionately affects smaller #merchants at a time when all efforts should be focused on tackling the cost of living issue of consumers.   📢 Together, we call on the new Commission to treat this issue as a #priority and take urgent action.   👇 Read more about our joint call for action here👇

👀 Looking for a traineeship in EU affairs? Join Ecommerce Europe's young and enthusiastic team in Brussels as our new EU Public Affairs Assistant! We are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn and wants to contribute to defending the interests of the European Digital Commerce sector. If you think you are the right person for the job, follow this link to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBP7Qdmb Deadline for application is 5 August. #ecommerce #vacancy #traineeship #internship #Brussels

The European Commission formally requested information today from online marketplaces #Temu and #Shein on measures taken to comply with online safety regulation Digital Services Act (#DSA). Temu and Shein were designated Very Large Online Platforms (#VLOPs) under the DSA, in May and April, respectively. As a result, they are under the Commission’s supervision and have to follow strict rules or risk fines. The Commission is asking for information on the platforms’ mechanisms through which users can flag illegal products, online interfaces which should not manipulate users, as well as minors protection, transparency of recommender systems, traceability of sellers, and compliance by design, according to its press release. Temu and Shein are required to respond by 12 July. A Shein spokesperson confirmed to Euractiv that the company had received the request for information, and said they will work with the executive to ensure compliance. Temu also told Euractiv that they will cooperate with the EU and are “fully committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations in the markets” where they operate.

Becom roept de Belgische en Europese overheid op om maatregelen te nemen tegen het ongelijk speelveld met Chinese platformen. Recent onderzoek, meerdere gesprekken en rapporten wijzen uit dat Chinese platformen en invoerders regelmatig Europese regelgeving negeren en producten aanbieden die niet voldoen aan onze strenge kwaliteitsnormen. Dit zijn geen geïsoleerde gevallen, maar symptomen van een dieper probleem in de industrie. Als vertegenwoordiger van de Belgische federatie voor digitale economie, hebben we ons krachtig uitgesproken door een Open Brief te richten aan de Belgische en Europese overheid, dit laatste samen met 15 Europese landen vertegenwoordigd in Ecommerce Europe. Hiermee onderstrepen we onze toewijding aan een markt die eerlijkheid en kwaliteit waarborgt. Met meer dan 63.000 Belgische webshops die dagelijks inzetten op betrouwbaarheid, duurzaamheid en innovatie, kunnen we niet toestaan dat consumenten in onveilige en ongezonde situaties terecht komen en dat onze handelaren ondermijnd worden door oneerlijke concurrentie. Laten we ons samen inzetten voor een gezonde en rechtvaardige e-commerce omgeving waarin zowel consumenten als ondernemers de vruchten kunnen plukken van een eerlijke markt. #ecommerce #veilig #duurzaam #eerlijk Persbericht en open brief op https://lnkd.in/efy8WXJr Becom appelle les gouvernements belge et européen à prendre des mesures pour lutter contre l'inégalité des conditions de concurrence des plateformes chinoises. Des études récentes, de nombreux entretiens et rapports indiquent que les plateformes et importateurs chinois ignorent régulièrement les réglementations européennes et proposent des produits qui ne répondent pas à nos normes de qualité strictes. Il ne s'agit pas de cas isolés, mais de symptômes d'un problème plus profond dans l'industrie. En tant que Fédération belge de l'économie numérique, nous avons pris fermement position en adressant une lettre ouverte aux gouvernements belge et européen, et ce de voix commune avec 15 pays européens représentés au sein d'Ecommerce Europe. Ce faisant, nous soulignons notre engagement en faveur d'un marché qui garantisse nos valeurs d'équité et de qualité. Avec plus de 63 000 boutiques en ligne belges qui s'engagent quotidiennement à respecter les principes de fiabilité, de durabilité et d'innovation, nous ne pouvons pas permettre que les consommateurs se retrouvent dans des situations dangereuses et malsaines et que nos commerçants soient minés par une concurrence déloyale. Ensemble, œuvrons pour un environnement de commerce électronique juste et sain, où consommateurs et entrepreneurs peuvent pleinement profiter des avantages d'un marché équitable. #eCommerce #équitable #sécurisé #durable  Communiqué de presse et lettre ouverte : https://lnkd.in/e935qzj5

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Read Ecommerce Europe President Wijnand Jongen's column in the latest edition of the Cross-Border Magazine: A digital passport for all products? The European Commission's trump card for the circular economy Download the magazine here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmGMx3c #ecommerce

📣 Exciting news! bol has joined Ecommerce Europe as Company Member Plus!   Bol, founded in 1999, is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the Netherlands and Belgium. Bol offers a range of 38 million items and collaborates with 49,000 local entrepreneurs who sell through the platform to 13.6 million customers in the Netherlands and Belgium. Since 2012, Bol has been part of Ahold Delhaize.   We wish a warm welcome to Bol and are looking forward to working together in creating a better regulatory framework for all e-merchants in the EU.   #ecommerce

Today, Ecommerce Europe and many of its national association members issued an Open Letter to decision-makers, enforcement authorities and stakeholders in general, both at EU and national level, stressing the urgent need to ensure a level playing field and effective enforcement of EU law towards all e-commerce players active in the EU Single Market. Considering the very fast growth of some of these players, the co-signatories of the letter urge decision-makers at EU and national level to act as swiftly as possible to: 📌 Ensure all necessary means to scrutinise the activities of non-EU based actors as thoroughly as for companies already established and operating in the EU. 📌 If issues were to be identified, competent authorities should sanction non-compliant players with the same determination that is applied to EU-based players in case of infringements. 📌 Promote and facilitate deeper cooperation and coordination among EU Members States and their authorities. Read our open letter for more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvkC2n9T Press release 👉 https://lnkd.in/di9jrKeg #ecommerce / Asociace pro elektronickou komerci (APEK) ARMO - Asociatia Romana A Magazinelor Online Becom BEA - Bulgarian E-commerce Association Bundesverband E-Commerce und Versandhandel Deutschland e.V. (bevh) Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej Dansk Erhverv FEVAD Kaupan liitto - Finnish Commerce Federation Greek e-Commerce Association Handelsverband Österreich - Retail Association Austria HANDELSVERBAND.swiss Consorzio Netcomm Svensk Handel Thuiswinkel.org Hovedorganisasjonen Virke

Today the European Commission published a report taking stock of the first 2 years of application of the EU consumer law Modernisation Directive (so-called 'Omnibus'): https://lnkd.in/e_wJknQC The report tackles topics such as price reductions, online consumer reviews, remedies for victims of unfair commercial practices, penalties for consumer law breaches, personalised pricing, transparency in search ranking etc. While the short reporting period does not allow to draw definitive conclusions, these recent legal changes have introduced positive effects on the EU market and reinforced the overall consumer protection framework. This report complements the ongoing Fitness Check of EU consumer law on digital fairness, which assesses in a broader manner the adequacy of the existing consumer protection framework in the digital area (report foreseen in autumn 2024).