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February 9, 2021

This year marks the 18th edition of the Safer Internet Day, an international event held to promote a safer and more responsible use of online technology.

eBay connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world around items they love. By enabling European SMEs to build their businesses using its innovation and digital technologies, eBay is committed to providing a safe, secure and convenient place for e-commerce and the participation of SMEs in global trade.

February 4, 2021

This week, a group of eBay European sellers met with experts working for the European Commission to make recommendations in the field of packaging and packaging waste for e-commerce. It was an opportunity for sellers to bring a wide array of perspectives into a subject that varies a great deal depending on the nature, size and weight of items that are sold and shipped.

January 29, 2021

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone recently met European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders, who is leading on consumer policy and data protection. They discussed consumer safety on online marketplaces, our response to challenges around COVID, the circular economy and eBay’s leading role in enabling SMEs to develop their online business.

January 19, 2021

Earlier this month, eBay's CEO Jamie Iannone met European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton to discuss aspects related to the platform economy and the proposed Digital Services Package. 

For 25 years, eBay has enabled millions of consumers and businesses to give a second life to goods. Whether through individuals selling items online that they no longer need, or by facilitating online access to spare parts for repair, eBay can be considered a key player in the circular economy.

eBay welcomes the Commission's intention to review the General Product Safety Directive and address challenges in the online sales channels. Read our comments.

Manufacturers and importers are made responsible for the environmental impacts of their products throughout their life cycle, both upstream for design and selection of materials, and downstream for waste management (polluter-pays principle). Read our recommendations for Extended Producer Responsibility and Online Marketplaces. 

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