On 28 April 2026 the European Union will enforce the use of the USB‑C charging port as the sole standard for all new laptops sold in the EU. The rule follows earlier measures that already applied to smartphones, tablets, cameras and other small portable devices since the end of 2024. The aim is to reduce electronic waste, which was estimated at around 11,000 tonnes per year due to multiple incompatible cables. The amended Radio Equipment Directive, adopted into German law by the new Act on Radio Equipment, requires manufacturers to supply a USB‑C cable with each laptop. Consumers who previously faced charging problems with incompatible cables should see fewer obstacles, and the rule is expected to save time and money.
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