MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on protecting EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and material

What is this about?

• This resolution addresses the urgent need to protect EU consumers from illegal products such as child-like sex dolls, weapons, and non-compliant goods sold on e-commerce platforms.
• It condemns platforms like Shein and Amazon for failing to prevent the sale of such items and demands stricter accountability under the Digital Services Act.
• The text calls for faster enforcement mechanisms and a revision of customs regulations to hold platforms liable for products sold on their marketplaces.
• It also highlights the role of fair wages and labor rights in reducing demand for unsafe or illegal goods.
• The resolution urges stronger cross-border cooperation among consumer protection authorities.