The European Commission has requested that the online fashion platform Shein provide further details under its digital regulations. This request comes just one day after the launch of an investigation into consumer protection about the Asian textile giant.

Under the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European body is seeking information on the risks associated with the marketing of illegal content and products on the platform, the transparency of recommendation systems, access to data for qualified researchers, and the strategies implemented to reduce risks that may affect consumer protection, public health and the well-being of users.

According to Euro News, this request comes after the opening of an investigation into consumer protection and the publication of a “toolbox” that addresses the problems arising from online purchases on Chinese platforms that do not comply with European Union standards on quality, environmental sustainability, and fair business practices.

This toolkit seeks to act from when the consumer accesses the website until the purchase is complete. It details regulations that require implementation, reinforcement, or revision and incorporates new proposals, such as customs reform.

Shein has three weeks to respond to the European Commission's request for information under the Digital Services Act.

Shein current legal issues in the EU and USA

Shein, the Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer, has encountered several legal challenges in the European Union (EU) and the United States (USA). In the EU, the European Commission initiated an investigation in February 2025 to assess whether Shein violated consumer protection laws, focusing on selling unsafe products and potential infringements related to illegal content on its platform. 

Concurrently, in the USA, the Trump administration is considering adding Shein to the Department of Homeland Security's forced labor list, following concerns about the company's supply chain practices and allegations of forced labor. 

Additionally, Shein has faced numerous lawsuits in the USA alleging intellectual property infringement, with over 90 cases filed against the company for purportedly copying designs from other brands and independent artists.

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The case has been resolved, and the process of becoming part of this massive company in the industry can finally be completed. According to the judge presiding over the case, "Microsoft's acquisition of Activision has been described as the largest in the history of technology."

The consequences of this acquisition will bring about some changes, but Microsoft has everything well secured. For example, they have committed to keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation for another 10 years, alongside Xbox. Additionally, they have agreed with Nintendo to bring the successful game to the Switch.

Those were not the only agreements made; they have also made arrangements to bring Activision Blizzard's content to various cloud gaming services for the first time.

The court decided that the evidence presented by the FTC did not prove their allegation that the merger could reduce competition. Instead, the evidence in the records indicates increased consumer access to Call of Duty and other Activision content.

Activision Blizzard entanglement with PlayStation

The acquisition of Activision Blizzard primarily affects PlayStation but will also impact the gaming world in general.

Since Microsoft will start bringing Call of Duty games to the Switch and other future consoles, they are expected to take advantage of this through cloud-based services or specific and special ports that the company may be working on.

There is still no specific information on what will happen regarding the other franchises owned by Activision Blizzard, including Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. Nevertheless, due to the new and significant relationship, the titles are expected to continue to be available on the platform.

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