EU CHARGES TEMU FOR FAILING TO COOPERATE IN RAID

The EU Commission conducted the raid as part of a broader probe into whether Temu receives improper foreign subsidies that could distort market competition. During the operation, regulators say the company failed to provide adequate cooperation and assistance. Temu, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance's parent company, faces increasing regulatory scrutiny across Europe over data privacy, consumer protection, and competition concerns. The non-cooperation charge adds legal pressure on the platform as European authorities intensify investigations into Chinese e-commerce and tech companies operating in the bloc. The investigation into foreign subsidies comes as the EU seeks to level the playing field for domestic retailers competing against heavily subsidized Chinese platforms. Temu has not yet responded to the charges. The outcome of this investigation could influence how the company operates in Europe and set precedent for similar subsidy probes against other foreign tech firms.