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With Shein, Temu rising, EU to overhaul consumer protection rules
With Shein, Temu rising, EU to overhaul consumer protection rules
Economy
by  AFP

Faced with the explosive growth of online shopping platforms like Shein and Temu, the EU executive said on Wednesday it was time to reform consumer protection rules to match the new reality in e-commerce. "We must ensure that EU consumer law continues to provide strong protection, safeguarding consumer autonomy and freedom of choice," EU commissioner Michael McGrath said.

Mammoth German rail project hits the buffers - again
Mammoth German rail project hits the buffers - again
Economy
by  AFP

The opening of a mammoth German rail project, which has become emblematic of the infrastructure woes plaguing Europe's biggest economy, has been delayed yet again, reports said Wednesday. The project has come to symbolise the deterioration of German rail services in recent years, and more broadly the country's infrastructure, from crumbling bridges to patchy internet coverage.