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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2955(RSP))

On the protection of EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from non-EU countries

B-10-2026-0185

Committee on Petitions · Rapporteur: Bogdan Rzońca

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The resolution addresses unfair competition from non-EU countries, which harms EU companies and jobs. It calls for stronger enforcement of EU rules, customs reform, and support for affected sectors.

Key points

  1. Deplores job losses and threats to EU companies, especially SMEs, from unfair competition and state-subsidised imports.
  2. Calls for clearer rules on product origin, traceability, and responsible economic operators, with stricter CE marking enforcement.
  3. Highlights compliance challenges from non-EU online platforms and stresses the need for consistent implementation of EU rules.
  4. Supports mandatory origin labelling for non-food products to inform consumers.
  5. Urges customs and market-surveillance reform to close regulatory gaps, support SMEs, and focus on high-risk consignments.
  6. Calls for reinforced customs and market-surveillance authorities with more resources and new tools.
  7. Welcomes removal of duty exemption for low-value parcels and stresses the role of the European Public Prosecutor's Office.
  8. Urges swift adoption of digital product passport legislation for critical products.
  9. Calls for coordinated enforcement, including fines and bans, to remove unsafe goods and sanction offenders.
  10. Demands transparency and accountability from online marketplaces, supporting the 'deemed importer' concept.
  11. Calls for use of trade-defence instruments and accelerated customs reform, including fees and support for affected sectors.
  12. Calls for strengthened consumer-redress mechanisms and an EU-wide awareness campaign.

Who is affected

  • EU companies, especially SMEs and micro-enterprises, face unfair competition from non-EU imports.
  • Non-EU online platforms and sellers will face stricter enforcement and transparency requirements.
  • EU consumers will benefit from better information and redress mechanisms.
  • Customs and market-surveillance authorities will receive more resources and tools.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 150: threshold for low-value consignments exempt from duties, now removed.