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IBAN discrimination still harms consumers, says EU auditors
From February 2021 to September 2023, consumers reported almost 3,500 cases of alleged IBAN discrimination on the 'Accept My IBAN platform', mostly in France and Spain, accounting for 31% and 21% of all cases respectively.
European consumers baffled by food labelling spaghetti
Lack of EU actions has led to an overwhelming array of labels and claims, leaving consumers struggling to make informed choices, according to EU auditors.
Consumer group report adds to fight against dynamic pricing
Euroconsumers, a consumer rights advocacy group, has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the algorithms behind dynamic pricing. This issue could soon be addressed in the upcoming EU law on online consumer protection.
EU DECODED: Could lab-grown meat arrive in supermarkets soon?
In this episode we talk about new ways of manufacturing mankind’s primary source of protein: meat. The Netherlands, Spain and Germany lead the way in development of cell-based meat, but it has already been banned in Italy. So how urgently does the EU need to address common rules on the product?
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EU Commission warns Temu to fix consumer protection violations
The Commission and national consumer authorities have found that Temu engages in illegal practices like fake discounts and misleading reviews. Already under DSA investigation, Temu has one month to respond to these accusations.
Oasis ticket costs spur European lawmakers to kerb dynamic pricing
Skyrocketing ticket prices for Oasis concerts in the UK and Ireland, ranging from €86 to €400, have prompted MEPs to call for stronger consumer protections while ensuring access to cultural events. The issue is expected to be brought up during the upcoming Commissioner hearings, according to MEPs.
EU top court rules in favour of veggie burgers in labelling dispute
Plant-based foods can continue to be sold and promoted using terms traditionally associated with meat, as long as their composition is clearly labelled and does not mislead consumers, the EU Court of Justice ruled.
EU Commission: Current consumer rules unfit for 2024 online market
The Commission’s report on EU consumer law finds that addictive designs, social media influencers, and dark patterns are posing risks for users, manipulating their choices online. It will serve as the basis for the Digital Fairness Act, which will be on the next Justice Commissioner's agenda.
What were tech commissioner Virkkunen’s policy concerns as an MEP?
Data shows that incoming EU tech commissioner Henna Virkkunen showed growing interest in tech dossiers such as audiovisual laws during her ten years as an MEP.
Aldi's fake discounts breach EU law, top European court says
The supermarket can’t pretend it’s offering a discount if it raises prices just to cut them back, the judges ruled in a case brought by consumer activists from Baden-Württemberg.
France fines 11 pharmaceutical labs €8 million over drug shortages
Big names in the pharmaceutical industry were accused of failing to comply with regulations to prevent drug shortages.
Apple hit with €62 million EU class action for unfair charges on music
Big Tech giant Apple was hit with a €1.8 billion European Commission fine in March for unfair pricing that allegedly locked out competitors.
EU consumer group denounces in-game currency enticement
BEUC lodges complaint against the video games companies owning Fortnite, EA Sports, Minecraft, Roblox and Clash of Clans for pushing often young users to purchase in-game currency.
Dutch regulator to fine sellers of fake online reviews
Sanctions of up to €900,000 seek to end misleading and unfair practices in e-commerce
Euronews Digital Summer: New head of consumer group has AI, telco regulations in sights
Agustín Reyna on AI, upcoming telecom reforms and the need to enforce the platform regulation laws.
Consumer authorities warn Meta over misleading 'pay or consent' switch
The European Commission is probing the US social media giant regarding potential breaches of EU consumer law.
Incoming EU parliament to work on AI liability despite lobby concerns
Consumer groups support the new law to protect people from faults caused by artificial intelligence (AI).
How Europe's most vulnerable are hindered from opening bank accounts
A report by Finance Watch shows that despite EU legislation, vulnerable consumers in the bloc don't have easy access to a basic bank account. In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, the non-profit organisation believes a review of the rules is more necessary than ever to make them work for all.
Euroviews. Europe matters to consumers, and so does your vote
What happens in Brussels does have an impact on our daily lives, more than we are aware of, more than we credit them for. Treating it like a second-rate election would not do it right, Els Bruggeman writes.
Italy delivers €10 million fine to Amazon over 'unfair' practices
Authorities say the firm's pre-ticking site design limits the freedom of choice for consumers.