The European Union just handed Chinese e-commerce platform Temu a €200 million penalty. The fine, announced May 28, 2026, targets the company’s failure to curb dangerous goods sold to millions of European buyers. Regulators say consumers face a high risk of encountering illegal items. Baby toys laced with excessive chemicals. Chargers that flunk basic electrical safety tests. Small parts that pose choking hazards to infants. Regulators zero in on systemic failures But the penalty runs deeper than individual listings. European Commission investigators found Temu’s risk assessments inadequate. They underestimated threats. Lacked evidence. Failed to account for how the platform’s own algorithms and influencer promotions spread risky offerings faster. The decision marks the second major fine under the Digital Services Act. It follows a €120 million penalty against Elon Musk’s X last December. And it signals regulators won’t tolerate marketplaces that treat safety rules as optional.…