It took ten years, but the European Parliament has voted to pass a law requiring all small to medium-sized electronic devices sold in the EU to have USB Type-C charging ports by 2024. By 2026, the same charging rules will apply to laptops. Â
The single charging solution is the driver of the Radio Equipment Directive (opens in new tab). This legislation comes as “part of a broader EU effort to reduce e-waste and to empower consumers to make more sustainable choices,” according to their press release (opens in new tab).
