All new laptops must have USB-C to be sold in the European Union(EU)

submitted by Deep to technology 472 points | 71 comments https://www.rte.ie/news/europe/2026/0428/1570471-eu-common-charger-rules/ > EU rules on common chargers apply to laptops from today. It means that all new laptops sold in the European Union must now support USB-C charging. > > In December 2024, the rules came into force for mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, videogame consoles, and portable speakers. > > Laptop manufacturers were given a longer lead in time to allow for redesign and transition to the common charging system.