The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) is the largest organisation promoting the general interests of Europe’s consumers. Founded in 1962, it proudly represents more than 40 independent national consumer organisations from over 30 European countries. Together with our members, we inform EU policies to improve people’s lives in a sustainable and fair economy and society. Our acronym originates from our French name, ‘Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs’.
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From 1 July 2026, all imported goods into the EU will face three-euro customs duties, ending the long-standing exemption for parcels worth under €150…
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Yesterday, the European Commission published its Omnibus proposal on energy efficient products, to simplify the requirements of the EU energy label...
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The European Parliament voted today to give consumers more protection when using the future digital euro or cash.
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EU lawmakers agreed to weaken consumer safeguards against harmful chemicals in cosmetics. With this agreement to simplify EU chemicals rules,…
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BEUC in the media
24 Jun 2026
Franceinfo
Alert on “Non‑Compliant Products” During the Sales Period
A hairdryer that short‑circuited was among the cases reported to Safety Gate, notes Agustín Reyna, director of the European Consumer Organisation.
15 Jun 2026
Euractiv
European Parliament celebrates air passenger rights win
The European consumer organisation BEUC said that travellers could be “happy overall” with the reform. Among the “good news” welcomed by the group was a new right for parent to sit next to their children without having to buy an additional seat, and a ban on the practice of cancelling the return ticket for passengers who missed an outbound flight.
5 Jun 2026
The Financial Times
Letter: EU’s product liability rules give certainty for everyone
From Agustín Reyna, Director General (BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation), Brussels, Belgium
28 May 2026
Reuters
Temu fined $232 million for breaching EU rules on sale of illegal products
EU regulators investigated Temu following complaints by pan-European consumers' organisation BEUC and 17 of its national members.
21 May 2026
Le Monde
Online financial scams: consumer organisations call for action
Given the scale of payment scams on social networks, the European Consumer Organisation and 13 national associations are calling on the major platforms to take responsibility for protecting consumers.
13 May 2026
The Guardian
EU proposes end to ‘five tabs, three apps and a prayer’ for cross-border train bookings
In contrast, consumer groups welcomed the plans. “Booking a rail ticket has become far too complex in recent years. New EU rules would go a long way to making that easier, by opening up sales on more platforms,” said the head of the European Consumers Organisation, Agustín Reyna.
12 May 2026
El Pais
The EU agrees to tackle the shortage of essential medicines such as antibiotics and vaccines
“Enabling Member States to jointly purchase medicines will allow for more equitable access. The current situation is improving, as public hospitals will now have to take supply security into account, in addition to medicine prices, in their procurement process,” said the Director General of the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC, Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs in French), Agustín Reyna.
7 May 2026
Euronews
DMA: How the EU’s big tech law changed citizens’ lives
Agustín Reyna, Director General of BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, points to this as early proof that the law is working.
29 Apr 2026
Süddeutsche Zeitung
How much does hand luggage cost?
Alongside the political debate, consumer organisations are taking legal action. In May 2025, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) lodged an official complaint with the European Commission against seven airlines that only allow a small bag as free hand luggage.
26 Mar 2026
The Financial Times
EU to impose fines on online platforms importing unsafe products
The EU has agreed to allow member countries to impose fines on ecommerce platforms that import unsafe products into the bloc, in an effort ...
