Consumer rights and law

EU laws: Joining forces to make better future Regulation

To foster European recovery, it is more important than ever to legislate efficiently, while making EU laws better adapted to…

4 years ago

What are European Union values?

What are the six core EU values the European Union is based upon and how do they translate into our…

4 years ago

Cute but Deadly: Europol warns after record of €16 m worth of fake toys

Police and customs authorities worldwide are warning the public to be vigilant with their gift-giving after they have seized over…

4 years ago

EU fights Anti-Roma prejudice and discrimination

EU fights discrimination against Roma people and promotes their inclusion in the key areas of education, employment, health and housing.…

4 years ago

Bulgaria gets €63 million to improve drinking water quality

Bulgaria gets more than €63 million to provide better access to drinking water for the people living in Burgas, near…

4 years ago

Food waste just feeds climate change

More than 930 million tonnes of food sold in 2019 landed in waste bins, according to new UN research, in…

4 years ago

Croatia improves drinking water and treatment system in Dubrovnik

Cohesion policy plays a crucial role in the public investment in Croatia getting money to improve now drinking water in…

4 years ago

EU-China agreement on Geographical Indications enters into force

The EU-China bilateral agreement, protecting Geographical Indications (GIs) in China and Europe entered into force. The agreement protects around 200 iconic…

4 years ago

The new EU energy labels with QR-code is active

A brand new version of the widely-recognised EU energywill be applicable in all shops and online retailers from…

4 years ago

EU wants FREE roaming calls, SMS and data for the next 10 years

Roaming charges ended on 15 June 2017 and now Commission wants to extend Free roaming calls, SMS and data for…

4 years ago

Circular Economy targets for materials use and consumption footprint

A new Circular Economy Action Plan for a cleaner and more competitive Europe includes 2030 targets for materials use and…

4 years ago

Green Consumption Pledge: First companies support greater sustainability

European Commission is launching its new Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda. The Green Consumption Pledge…

4 years ago

Over 1.9 billion people in Asia unable to afford a healthy diet

Poor regions have been worst affected and they are unable to afford a healthy diet, forced to choose cheaper and…

4 years ago

EU called major online platforms to promote online shopping

Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice, hosted a workshop with major online platforms to promote best practices for online shopping. He…

4 years ago

EU ban on biometric mass surveillance practices

Across Europe, highly intrusive and rights-violating facial recognition and biometric processing technologies are quietly becoming ubiquitous in our public spaces.…

4 years ago

Are veggie burger and tofu steak to be banned in 2021?

European Parliament decided new rules governing the Common Agricultural Policy, concerning veggie burger and tofu steak for Vegans. MEPs debated…

4 years ago

Fruits and vegetables crucial for healthy lives #IYFV2021

The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables #IYFV2021 raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human…

4 years ago

Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement under WTO rules fully operational on 1 January 2021

If the UK and EU-27 do not agree on an FTA Brexit by the end of the transition period, Great…

4 years ago

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