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

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[–] 3 points 5 months ago (1 child)

If you plug in a weak charger or an inadequate cable you will get a message on the screen saying as much. Also, the new law doesn't prevent manufacturers shipping proprietary chargers alongside USB-C.

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