EU lays more groundwork for eID Wallets
The European Commission adopted rules for the core functionalities and certification of the European Digital Identity (eID) Wallets under the European Digital Identity Framework, which it says is a major step towards Member States building their own wallets and releasing them by the end of 2026. Four implementing regulations set out uniform standards, specifications, and procedures […]
EU introduces new rules designed to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging
The EU Parliament has adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste across member states. The regulation aims to tackle ‘constantly growing’ waste, ‘harmonise internal market rules’ and ‘boost the circular economy’. The rules, which have been provisionally agreed on with the Council, include packaging reduction targets (5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 […]
Synchronising Europe — Is regulatory compliance slowing your international growth?
By Nick Noyer, Head of EMEA Marketing, Stripe Sixty-four percent of online businesses would sell to 10 or more EU countries if regulation were consistent. In 2020 we commissioned research with leaders of 500 online European businesses to understand how they would benefit from a more consistent and harmonised regulatory framework across the European Union’s […]
Third of UK consumers have ‘stopped purchasing EU goods’
A survey has found that 34% of UK consumers have stopped purchasing goods and services from the European Union since the UK officially left the world’s largest trading block. Eskenzi PR & Marketing, which carried out the research, highlights that since Brexit’s historic change in the relationship between Europe and the UK, stories have circulated – anecdotally […]
EU cracks down on shady ecommerce practices with new rules
The European Commission has introduced new rules for consumer protection, as part of its much-trumpeted New Deal for Consumers. The rules aim to better enforce and modernise the current EU consumer protection rules, in line with digital developments and trends in eCommerce. The Commission says this will ensure, among others, greater transparency of online marketplaces: it […]
