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.
I just love the EU. Not perfect of course, but this kind of stuff is great.
Nothing is perfect, but the EU is by far the best government entity for consumers right now.
They have an excellent control of their market.