The EU’s efforts to embrace the green transition were translated into many proposals last year, presented by the European Commission as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. Besides the ongoing work on the Green Deal, the Czech Presidency will have an important role dealing with the impact of the Ukraine war on energy and food prices. We offer our strong support on this front to shield consumers from harsh consequences.

As for the digital transformation underway, the Presidency has several files on its agenda that will fundamentally shape the digital future for Europeans. This transformation must be implemented in a way that improves everyone’s lives.

Numerous other legislative and non-legislative files of relevance to consumers will also be on the Presidency’s agenda. In this Memorandum we outline concrete proposals for how the Council of Ministers, together with the European Parliament, should legislate to achieve a high level of consumer protection and empowerment.