Overview
- Paris prosecutors opened a probe into eBay over suspected illegal sales of weapons such as knuckledusters and machetes, bringing the tally of marketplace investigations to five.
- The court session to consider a temporary block of Shein in France was postponed to December 5, with the government seeking at least a three‑month suspension.
- Trade Minister Serge Papin said France will launch proceedings against Alibaba and Joom in the coming days to protect consumers and minors.
- The European Commission requested information and internal documents from Shein under the Digital Services Act regarding safeguards for minors and controls on illegal products, and it may open a formal case next.
- Criminal inquiries into Shein over child‑pornographic products continue, with potential prison terms and fines under French law, while a parliamentary hearing is set for December 2 and a separate unfair‑competition suit by trade groups is ongoing.