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MEPs unite to demand urgent action on e-commerce, the Left also wants Amazon, Temu and Shein to be “banned from the EU” (www.euractiv.com)
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Describing the flood of unsafe products into the EU as a "tsunami", Green MEP Saskia Bricmont said further action was needed to protect consumers and prevent counterfeiting. She added that it was important for the EU to propose "alternative and affordable consumption models" based on the use of local and second-hand products and a circular economy.

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"Non-EU platforms have avoided paying any environmental fees and have undermined efforts to move towards a circular economy," [Maria Guzenina (S&D)] said.

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MEP Leila Chaibi (The Left) also wants the Commission to strengthen rules on digital fairness.

According to her, Amazon, Temu and Shein should be "banned from the EU" as long as they fail to comply with EU laws on conformity standards, as well as social and environmental norms.

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The Commission unveiled its e-commerce strategy in February, which focuses on better cooperation between the EU and national authorities. On the same day, it announced new actions against Shein under its consumer protection rules and emphasised that e-commerce companies such as Amazon, Temu and Shein face ongoing investigations under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).

However, the Commission said it would wait a year before evaluating its e-commerce strategy.

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[–] haakon@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

It's disappointing and very stupid that so many people just love buying toxic crap they don't need, produced by people who are effectively slaves.

That said, the left loves to pretend we are headed towards a "circular economy" and that stuff like Temu is holding that back. While this is a beautiful thought, the notion that people who are OK with Temu will embrace an alternative model of repairs and small second-hand family-owned local shops is just a fantasy.

[–] FarraigePlaisteach@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah. The trend of making “haul” videos leaves me crestfallen every time I see one.

[–] BeNotAfraid@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

Retail Therapy, we've all been programmed to find pleasure in consumption.

[–] federalreverse@feddit.org 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

That said, the left loves to pretend we are headed towards a "circular economy"

Unfortunately, we're not doing great on the path to a circular economy. The issue is that if we want to continue life on Earth as we know it, it's an imperative that we not kill nature entirely, so we'd probably be advised to massively reduce the speed with which we dig new materials and the speed with which we landfill or burn said materials.