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MEPs push for broader scope on common charger proposal

The first hearing in the European Parliament on the proposal for standardising electric chargers brought about a cross-party consensus to also include wireless chargers, laptops, smartwatches and other electronic devices. However, the European Commission stood its ground on technical reasons.

In September, the European Commission proposed a common charger solution for smartphones and other types of electronic devices. [EKKAPHAN CHIMPALEE/Shutterstock]

Luca Bertuzzi Euractiv 02-12-2021 10:13 4 min. read Content type: Euractiv is part of the Trust Project
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