France: "2026 will be the year of resistance against Shein"

French Minister Serge Papin announced 2026 as a year of resistance against Shein and similar online platforms, criticizing their lack of accountability for sold products. He contrasted this with the responsibility of physical stores. The French government is appealing a court decision that rejected the suspension of Shein's operations. Legislation is being prepared to allow the government to suspend online platforms without judicial approval.