Business Series

VW emissions scandal: Automaker agrees €1bn compensation deal for US dealers

Volkswagen has reportedly agreed to fork out more than one billion euros, to compensate its 650 dealers in the US for losses from the diesel emissions…

26/08/2016

My Europe Series

Europe in the grip of a weedkiller war

Farmers need to control weeds to ensure good harvests, but are they poisoning us in the process? And are we letting companies put dangerous products that may cause cancer into our food and cosmetics?

01/07/2016

My Europe Series

Toxic chemicals in cosmetics?

Whether they are bought from the chemist or the supermarket, and whether or not they feature the mention “hypoallergenic,” “paraben free” or “dermatologically tested,” many cosmetics contain chemical

01/07/2016

My Europe Series

"Glyphosate can cause cancer"

Is glyphosate dangerous or not?

01/07/2016

World News

Cuts in EU mobile roaming charges come into effect

The shock of discovering a surprisingly inflated mobile phone bill after travelling abroad within the EU should be a thing of the past from now on

30/04/2016

Business Series

FBI admits outcome of data battle with Apple will set legal precedent

The ongoing battle between the FBI and Apple over access to iPhone data of a terrorist, came before Congress on Tuesday. At the hearing the chief of

02/03/2016

Economy

Focus on the sharing economy

This week on UTalk, a question from James in London: What are the benefits of the so-called sharing economy for consumers? Guillermo Beltrà, Head of

12/02/2016

World News

Nurofen pulled from shelves as British maker found cheating in Australia

A British pharmaceuticals giant has been forced to pull a bestselling product from the shelves in Australia after a court order. Judges ruled Reckitt

14/12/2015

My Europe Series

The right to be forgotten on the internet

This week on Utalk we answer a question from Sandra in Paris: “Eighteen months after the ratification of the right to be forgotten online by the

11/12/2015

My Europe Series

Food for thought: what are 'novel foods' and how safe are they?

The safety of new types of food products is a concern for Euronews viewer Sylvie in Lyon, France who asks: “as the European Union is reviewing its

13/11/2015

My Europe Series

Is the end really nigh for roaming charges in Europe?

This week on Utalk the question comes from Jane in Dublin, who asks about roaming charges: “The European Union recently agreed to put an end to

06/11/2015

Europe News

New consumer rights report reveals dishonest meat labelling in certain EU supermarkets

European Consumers Organisation BEUC

04/11/2015

My Europe Series

How to complain about energy prices

Patrick from London asked: “I have received an extremely high energy bill for last month. I suppose that my energy supplier has raised their prices

23/10/2015

Business Line

Business Line: how can banks and carmakers regain customers' trust?

Several years after the global financial crisis Europe’s banks are still trying to get back on track. Struggling to revive their fortunes and

21/10/2015

My Europe Series

Digital copyright: do you know your rights?

What is the EU’s position on copyright in the digital era? George from Malta asks: “EU copyright rules are being reviewed to make them appropriate

09/10/2015

Next Series

In touch with food: could chemicals used in packaging be harmful?

Most of the food we buy is packed in plastic, metal or other fabricated materials. That makes it easy to store and transport, but how can we be sure

20/07/2015

Next Series

Do you know: is plastic packaging bad for your health?

20/07/2015

My Europe Series

Food from animal clones: what European citizens need to know

Concerns about food products from cloned animals are preoccupying Emma from Lyon, who asks: “In Europe are we eating meat or milk from cloned

03/07/2015

My Europe Series

Holiday cancellations: what are my rights?

Sometimes it’s not clear what to do when a holiday or trip is cancelled and what your rights are as a consumer. Ewa from Warsaw asked Utalk: “If

19/06/2015

My Europe Series

Impact of 'geoblocking' on e-commerce

What can Europe do about ‘geoblocking’, which is limiting cross-border online commerce within the EU? Responding to the question, Ursula Pachl

15/05/2015