On 9 December 2015 the European Commission submitted a package of proposals and announcements on the Digital Single Market (DSM). The basic purpose of these proposals is to simplify and promote access to digital content and online sales across the EU. The challenge that traders face are the costs of trading across borders, and the availability of consumer remedies if something goes wrong. The proposals on online contracts include the harmonisation of some key mandatory EU contractual rights for consumers, as well as remedies concerning online shopping.