Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001749/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dan-Ştefan Motreanu (PPE)
The Commission has taken significant steps to combat abuses related to online commerce, particularly concerning the sale of non-compliant products on various online platforms. Despite the Commission’s proactive approach, including ongoing investigations and the application of the Digital Services Act, concerns remain regarding the slow response times and limited resources available for monitoring the vast number of products entering Europe via these platforms.
The challenge is compounded by the rapid pace at which online platforms operate, making it difficult for regulatory bodies to keep up with the speed of new market entrants and the evolving nature of e-commerce. Although the Commission has undertaken numerous investigations, the time lag between identifying issues and taking corrective actions remains a significant hurdle.
The growing concern is that the delays in addressing proven violations not only undermine consumer protection, but also hinder the fair functioning of the internal market.
Given these challenges, what measures does the Commission intend to implement to improve the speed and efficiency of monitoring online commerce, ensure faster enforcement of regulations and better protect consumers in the digital marketplace?
Submitted: 30.4.2025