Tech News
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.
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Economy
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.
Tech News
Euroviews. Digital Product Passports: What are they? And how do they impact you?
Consumers in the EU can feel assured that in a few years, they will have access to a wealth of information that will change how they consider purchasing decisions and contribute to a more sustainable society, Lars Rensing writes.
Earth News
MEPs seek to limit use of carbon offsets for corporate greenwashing
Companies may have to think carefully before pledging to go 'carbon neutral' or reach 'net-zero' greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years as a deal between political groups in the European Parliament suggests the EU could soon introduce tougher restrictions on the use of carbon offsets.
