Many European countries already banned it in the '90s. That was decades ago and the EU is currently discussing making it obligatory to replace old asbestos materials in existing constructions.
Could you link some source? Do you know, if it's all buildings? I have a hard time imagining Eternit roofing on garages and barns going anywhere soon. I mean, would be really great, but asbestos is still all over the place.
Did you read that document? It relates to a _single_ authorised usecase (electrolysis diaphragms used in chlorine production), plus some national laws which allow second-hand sale of existing things (generally buildings and old cars) which contain asbestos. It amounts to a ban.
Yes I read it. The context is comparing the US and the EU. And this document shows they are substantially the same.