Ecommerce Europe

Today, I had the honor of addressing the #IMCO Committee of the European Parliament on behalf of Ecommerce Europe, the voice of European digital commerce, at its public hearing on “Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports”. My key message? We must ensure a #LevelPlayingField for all #ecommerce players active in the Single Market, regardless of their location. EU and national decision-makers and authorities must act now, using all legislative tools already available today. Several ideas, including new rules on how to tackle this situation, were brought forward also by other panelists. However, I stressed the fact that any new legislation that could help in this sense will require time. Time that EU-based business unfortunately do not have. E-commerce imports into the EU have surged to 4.6 billion items below the €150 customs threshold in 2024, overwhelming enforcement authorities. The Customs reform will help, but it won't be enough. We need stronger enforcement, better digital tools, and proactive measures to stop non-compliant goods ideally at the source. EU-based e-commerce businesses face two key challenges: 1️⃣ Regulatory barriers that hinder cross-border trade. 2️⃣ Higher compliance costs than non-EU based competitors, who may ignore EU rules. Strengthening EU competitiveness while ensuring compliance of all market players is key to a thriving digital commerce sector in Europe, where both law-abiding businesses and consumers are safeguarded. If you want to watch the recording of the IMCO hearing, you can do so on the Parliament's website. My speech starts at 15:25 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKfHyKf7

📣 Our French national association, FEVAD, published the latest figures on #ecommerce in France for 2024 In 2024, French e-commerce continued its strong momentum, reaching a record €175.3 billion in online sales, a 9.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is mainly driven by a sharp rise in transaction volumes and the initial effects of slowing inflation. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnn742aN

📣 In about 1 hour, I will be addressing the IMCO Committee of the European Parliament at its public hearing on “Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports”. This discussion is very timely. Ecommerce Europe and its members have been dedicating a lot of efforts in the last months to advocate for a #LevelPlayingField between EU-based and non-EU based companies. Urgent actions are needed. MEPs are gathering input for an own-initiative report by rapporteur Salvatore De Meo that will carry the same title. The first part of the hearing, where I will be speaking, explores challenges in compliance of #ecommerce products with EU legislation, while the second part focuses on improving enforcement of EU legislation and possible additional measures. You can follow the streaming via the EP website at 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKfHyKf7

On 11 February, the European Commission published its Work Programme for 2025. We have summarised the key takeaways and identified some key files for #ecommerce. Read more in our article 👉 https://lnkd.in/da4SragD

Yesterday, the European Parliament's plenary has approved the VAT in the Digital Age (#ViDA) package, following the political agreement reached by ECOFIN on 5 November 2024. With a stunning majority of 589 votes in favour, 42 against and 10 abstentions in the Parliament, ViDA is now one step closer to its final adoption. The last step is expected in March with the formal endorsement of the Council of the European Union. In the meantime, the European Commission has started the implementation of two of the three volets of ViDA: the platform economy rules, and the e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements. The start of the work on the third component of ViDA, the Single VAT registration, is expected for later this year. Explanatory notes and guidance will be released by the Commission, in collaboration with stakeholders and the VAT Expert Group's support, to help companies navigate the changes and adapt their business. For more information, check the latest news: https://lnkd.in/esTKnSgN #ViDA #singleVAT #platformeconomy #DRR #einvoicing #SVR

Yesterday, the European Commission published its Work Programme 2025! 📅 This marks an important milestone for the new mandate, providing a roadmap for legislative and non-legislative activities for the upcoming year. 🛣️ Setting the tone for the next few years, the Commission has put forward a programme focusing on regulatory and administrative #simplification, but also #sustainability, and #competitiveness. What are some key initiatives relevant to #ecommerce📦 ? ✂️Simplification: • 1st Omnibus package on sustainability • Digital package • EU Business Wallet 🌍Sustainability: • Clean Industrial Deal • Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act 📈Competitiveness: • Single Market Strategy • Digital Networks Act The Commission also laid out an annual plan for fitness checks and evaluations 📝 : ✅Legislative acquis of digital policy ✅Geo-blocking regulation ✅Customs 2021-2027 programme The Commission also withdrew the proposal for an #ePrivacy Directive and #AI Liability Directive. Ecommerce Europe welcomes the simplification ambitions of the Commission and stands ready to advocate for the e-commerce sector throughout the new mandate! Read the Work Programme 2025 here: https://shorturl.at/BJlO9

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🌟 For another consecutive year, Ecommerce Europe is an E-commerce Industry Partner of SERP Conf. Sofia 2025! After going international with its latest edition held in Vienna in 2024, this year, one of the most anticipated SEO, E-commerce, and AI conferences is back in Sofia. On 25 March 2025, the region's benchmark SEO event returns to Inter Expo Center, Sofia, bringing you world-class insights, strategies, and networking! 🚀 What to expect? ✅ SEO in the Age of AI ✅ From Words to Intent: Semantic SEO in Action ✅ Mastering Google Ads: Outshine Your Competition ✅ Outlaw Marketing: Breaking Rules, Winning Big Don’t miss out – secure your ticket today 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSBX9WjU Get it with 20% OFF with a promo code ee-20. #SERPConf #SERPConfSofia2025 #SEO #Conference

📣 PRESS RELEASE: Today, the European Commission has revealed its Communication on #safe and sustainable #ecommerce. While Ecommerce Europe welcomes the prioritisation of the #LevelPlayingField issue, some important questions remain unanswered. Urgent actions must be taken to ensure effective #enforcement of EU law and that all e-commerce players active in the Union comply with EU rules, no matter where they are based. Read our press release for more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqS9ShiE

🚨 Ecommerce Europe published a new position paper on the Union Customs Code revision and the third-country imports 🌍 E-commerce goods directly imported by consumers in the EU have surged in recent years and are expected to continue growing in volume. According to EU data, 4.6 billion low value consignments were imported in the EU in 2024, which corresponds to over 12 million parcels per day. In our latest position paper, we support the measures introduced by the Commission, and table some improvements to make sure proposed rules are effective, proportionate and applied in consistency with a strengthened IOSS and customs environment. For more information on our position, check our website ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eegpMFas