MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Measures announced by the Commission in its communication on e-commerce – E-001161/2025

Question for written answer  E-001161/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Pierre Jouvet (S&D)

Over the past three years, Europe has seen a huge influx in imported goods sent directly to consumers by e-commerce intermediaries. However, these products often do not comply with European safety standards or are subject to unfair trading practices. The volume of e-commerce products imported is doubling every year.

To address this issue, on 5 February 2025 the Commission announced measures to make customs and market surveillance authorities more resilient and more effective.

• 1.The reform of the Union Customs Code, the cornerstone of these proposals, is still under discussion. Given that progress on this is slow and that the current expected implementation date is 2028, will these measures not come too late?
• 2.The Commission has proposed non-discriminatory handling fees for imported goods delivered directly to consumers. What would they consist of?
• 3.Is the idea that the platforms would increase product prices so as to absorb these costs? If so, has the Commission considered the fact that these platforms are already selling at a loss, meaning that this measure would do nothing to dissuade them?

Submitted: 19.3.2025