From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for Directive 2022/2380, known colloquially as the common charging solution, is to reduce e-waste and solve market fragmentation. You may recall Apple and the EU butting heads over this a few years ago.

New rules introducing a common charging port for mobile phones and other electronic devices have come into effect across the European Union.

New regulations have been introduced across the European Union for a common charging port for mobile phones and electronic devices. The legislation, which has come into effect this week, mandates that all devices use a USB-C charging port.

As of Saturday, the USB-C charging standard for portable electronic devices is now in effect in the EU. This change affects phones, tablets, and digital cameras, among others. According to Euronews, starting in 2026,

As of Saturday, the USB-C charging standard for portable electronic devices is now in effect across the EU. This change impacts items such as phones, tablets, and digital cameras. According to Euronews,

Starting on Saturday, all small and medium-sized portable electronic devices sold in the EU must be compatible with USB-C ports to address waste. View on euronews