On Friday the EU finance ministers hope to reach an agreement on a temporary duty on small parcels in order to stem the flood of e-commerce parcels from China. At the same time, negotiations on the customs reform with Parliament are making slow progress.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Following the discovery of banned products on Shein’s platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer’s website.
By Amelie Richter
After banned products were discovered on the Shein platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer's website.
By Amelie Richter
The EU finance ministers agreed in Brussels to abolish the duty-free limit of EUR 150. A technical solution for introducing a fee on low-value parcels is to be provided as early as 2026.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
On Thursday, the EU finance ministers want to agree on a common position on the abolition of the duty-free limit. They are also in favor of a handling fee for parcel shipments. Meanwhile, the Commission is pressing ahead.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Following the discovery of childish-looking sex dolls and weapons on the platform, France is calling on the EU Commission to investigate the Chinese online retailer Shein. Paris accuses the company of violating EU rules.
By Fabian Peltsch
Amid protests, Shein opened its first store in Paris. Almost at the same time, the temporary closure of the platform in France was announced. Meanwhile, Shein and Temu continue to boom in Germany with sales in the billions.
By Amelie Richter
In 2024, investigators in the EU seized counterfeit products with an estimated sales value of EUR 3.8 billion. The majority of them originate from China and Turkey and pose challenges for the EU.
By Marion Bergermann
Hu Anyan delivered parcels and wrote a book about China's working reality, which will be available in German in a few weeks. In this interview, he talks about exploitation, the lack of respect for simple jobs – and why it is becoming more difficult to achieve professional fulfillment in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
With the takeover of MediaMarkt and Saturn, the e-commerce group JD intends to make the largest acquisition in its history in Europe. Their parent company is now recommending that its shareholders accept the offer.
By Ning Wang
