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Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark agreement has been reached by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of EU rules around customs that include new measures to tackle e-commerce from non-EU countries. What will it mean for consumers?

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Why the EU will slap a €3 customs duty on small parcels in 2026

Ordering parcels online won't be so cheap in future after EU finance ministers decided to slap a customs duty of €3 per item on parcels valued less than €150 arriving in the EU from third countries, as of summer 2026.

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Why post offices in France are opening changing rooms for shoppers

France's post office is experimenting with opening changing rooms in some branches to cater to online shoppers