Tech News
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
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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Europe News
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.
Tech News
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.
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.
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.
