Consumer &
E-commerce

February 9, 2026

EU Digital Networks Act: The Commission’s Proposal

On 21 January 2026, the European Commission proposed the Digital Networks Act, a comprehensive reform of EU electronic communications law replacing the EECC with a single Regulation.

October 24, 2025

Swedish Accessibility Act – First Market Surveillance and Supervision by PTS

Following the entry into force of the Swedish Act on the Accessibility of Certain Products and Services in June, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (Sw. PTS) has initiated its first round of market surveillance and superv

September 26, 2025

Proposed Amendments to the Swedish Gambling Act to Address Unlicensed Gambling

A new Swedish government inquiry has proposed significant amendments to the Gambling Act (Sw. spellagen (2018:1138)) in order to combat unlicensed gambling more effectively.

June 10, 2025

The Swedish Consumer Agency Commissioned to Focus on Influencer Marketing

The Swedish Consumer Agency (Sw. Konsumentverket) has been commissioned by the Swedish government to strengthen its efforts related to influencer marketing, with particular emphasis on safeguarding children and young people.

April 29, 2025

The Swedish Consumer Agency initiates audits against over 50 influencers and advertisers

According to the agency, many influencers fail to clearly label promotional content, thereby violating marketing laws and placing young audiences—who are particularly vulnerable to subtle advertising—at risk.

April 16, 2025

Proposal for implementation of Directive 2023/2673 into Swedish law

The Swedish government has published a Swedish Government Official Report (SOU 2025:34) outlining proposals for how Directive 2023/2673 should be implemented into Swedish law.

March 26, 2025

Swedish Ruling Clarifies the Applicability of Swedish Law in Cross-Border Marketing

The Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal recently issued a ruling regarding the possibility to intervene against marketing on a website operated by an EU-based company in Sweden.

March 10, 2025

Ensuring safety and sustainability: The Commission’s proposed measures for consumer safety and sustainable E-commerce

February 27, 2025

European Commission Is Planning To Propose the Digital Fairness Act  

Following the Digital Fairness Fitness Check report on 3 October 2024, the European Commission plans to propose a Digital Fairness Act aimed at addressing key consumer protection issues in the online environment.

February 14, 2025

Investigation of Shein Illustrating the Importance of Adhering to EU Consumer Law When Targeting EU Markets

Last week, the European Commission announced that an investigation had been initiated into the Chinese e-commerce fashion company Shein within the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network. This highlights the principle that co

AI Liability Directive Proposal Withdrawn

On February 12, 2025, the European Commission announced that it would no longer proceed with the proposed Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD). Originally introduced in 2022, the AILD aimed to establish uniform

February 4, 2025

Re-Launch of the new and improved tracker

Snellman is excited to (re)launch our Digital Compliance Tracker! The new and improved Snellman Digital Compliance Tracker is re-launched today!

January 20, 2025

The right of withdrawal from distance contracts concluded by means of an online interface

New rules on the right of withdrawal from distance contracts concluded by means of an online interface.

January 14, 2025

Recent ECJ Judgement on the Price Indication Directive – Announced Price Reductions Must be Calculated on the Lowest Price in the Last 30 Days

On 26 of December 2024, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) delivered its judgement in case C-330/23 (Aldi Süd) on the interpretation of article 6a of the Price Indication Directive.