MEPs from the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee travel to Beijing and Shanghai to discuss digital and e-commerce challenges and fostering fair EU-China competition. MEPs are expected to convey the EU’s stance on digital regulation and safe markets, particularly regarding breaches of EU law and the high-volume of non-compliant small parcels coming from China.

In Shanghai, MEPs continue discussions on compliance with EU digital market rules and fair competition with Temu. They also gain firsthand insight into China’s customs controls and import/export activities at the strategic Pudong International Airport, together with the China Customs Administration and a local logistics company.

IMCO delegation to Shanghai (China)

MEPs from the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee travel to Beijing and Shanghai to discuss digital and e-commerce challenges and fostering fair EU-China competition. MEPs are expected to convey the EU’s stance on digital regulation and safe markets, particularly regarding breaches of EU law and the high-volume of non-compliant small parcels coming from China.

In Beijing, the delegation meets with political leaders, including Shen Chunyao, Chairperson of the Standing committee of the National People’s Congress, and Luo Wen, Minister of State Administration for Market Regulation. MEPs also visit the EU Chamber of Commerce to discuss online trade and market access challenges faced by European companies in China. The delegation discusses consumer and product safety standards with the e-commerce giants Shein and Alibaba.

IMCO delegation to Beijing (China)

EP Plenary- Voting session

EP Plenary Session - Protecting children’s safety and mental health from the risks posed by social media – our duty to act now

EP Plenary session -  Achieving digital sovereignty and resilience for Europe, in light of recent developments affecting access to advanced AI technologies

ECON - Structured Dialogue with Teresa RIBERA, Executive Vice-President of the Euro-pean Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition

EP Plenary Session - High time to deliver on the Single Market, providing certainty and predictability for EU businesses and quality jobs

EP Plenary Session - EU cybersecurity and preparedness in view of advanced AI systems

EP Plenary Session - The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive on fisheries and sea basins

IMCO Delegation to China - Day 2, Beijing

IMCO Delegation to China - Day 1, Beijing

Stéphanie Yon-Courtin in the EP in Strasbourg.

ECON - Trilogue on Retail Investment Strategy

Stephanie YON COURTIN in the EP in Strasbourg

ECON delegation mission in Paris, France.

Stephanie YON COUTIN and her team in the EP in Brussels

MEPs debate on protecting children’s safety and mental health from the risks posed by social media and Glenn MICALLEF, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, replies. MEPs engage in a key debate with Commissioner Glen Micallef on enhancing the protection of children and their mental health from social media risks. Proposed responses by Parliament include setting a minimum age for social media access and strengthening EU action to regulate online platforms.

Commission statement - Protecting children’s safety and mental health from the risks posed by social media – our duty to act now: MEPs debate and reply by Glenn MICALLEF, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport

MEPs assess with Council and Commission representatives the rapid deployment of advanced AI models and the challenges they pose for the EU’s security. MEPs raise concerns over EU cybersecurity and preparedness in the face of new, sophisticated AI models, such as Anthropic’s Mythos and Open AI’s GPT-5.5-Cybermodels, which are equipped with specialised capabilities designed to identify and exploit hidden software vulnerabilities. While not yet released to the wider public, experts warn against the dangers of misuse they present. The latest developments in granting EU authorities and companies access to test new AI models, the application of the EU’s cybersecurity and artificial intelligence frameworks and the broader implications for the EU’s economy and critical infrastructure are also part of the discussion.

EU cybersecurity and preparedness in view of advanced AI systems: MEPs debate (part 3)

MEPs debate with the Commission the need for targeted criminal provisions and increased platform responsibility to tackle harmful online behaviour. The Commission recently presented its action plan against cyberbullying, built around a support app, the coordination of national approaches, and the prevention of cyberbullying by encouraging safer digital practices. The Digital Services Act introduced stronger protection for people targeted by harassment and bullying, including ensuring that non-consensual private images and other abusive content can be quickly flagged and taken down.

The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment: MEPs debate

This news item shows extracts from the meeting of the IMCO Delegation with China Customs Administration (Shangai Pudong Customs House).

IMCO mission to Shangai (China) - Meeting with China Customs Administration (Shangai Pudong Customs House) Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection: extracts

This News item shows extracts from the meeting with the Chinese logistics Limeng International Logistics Company and a statement by Dirk GOTINK (EPP, NL), Rapporteur on the EU Customs Reform. The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Delegation to Beijing and Shanghai (China) aims to understand China’s leadership in e-commerce, gain first-hand insight into how Chinese customs and logistics systems operate and its influence on consumer behaviour and market trends.

IMCO mission to Shanghai (China) - Meeting with the Chinese logistics Limeng International Logistics Company: extracts and statement by Dirk GOTINK (EPP, NL), Rapporteur on the EU Customs Reform

The European Parliament’s IMCO delegation, during its mission to Beijing, engages in a discussion with fast-fashion giant SHEIN - China-based e-commerce platform known for its direct-to-consumer model, rapid production cycles, and significant market presence in the EU including Tony Ren, Co-Founder of SHEIN and Chief Risk Officer. This is the first Parliamentary delegation to China in eight years and an important opportunity to address shared digital and e-commerce challenges and foster fair EU-China competition.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with SHEIN: extracts

This video shows extracts from Meeting with members of the EU Chamber of Commerce. This is the first Parliamentary delegation to China in eight years and an important opportunity to address shared digital and e-commerce challenges and foster fair EU-China competition. The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Delegation to Beijing and Shanghai (China) aims to understand China’s leadership in e-commerce, gain first-hand insight into how Chinese customs and logistics systems operate and its influence on consumer behaviour and market trends.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with members of the EU Chamber of Commerce

The European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) delegation, as part of its official mission to China, holds a high-level meeting at Alibaba Group’s Beijing headquarters to discuss digital trade and regulatory cooperation. Following the session, Andreas Schwab (EPP, Germany), former rapporteur for the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and Christel Schaldemose (S&D, Denmark), former rapporteur for the Digital Services Act (DSA), deliver statements.

IMCO mission to Beijing (China) - Meeting with Alibaba: extracts and statements by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE) and Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), Members of the delegation and former rapporteurs on DSA and DMA

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