Position Papers

BEUC’s response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Medical Countermeasures Strategy

BEUC, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, and Which? set out practical recommendations to improve consumer protection and cooperation between the EU and UK.

The independence and technical expertise of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) is extremely important for the monitoring of market developments, a consistent application of EU rules, the promotion of competition and the protection of consumers in electronic communications’ markets. BEREC’s consultation to provide early feedback to its 2026 work programme shows the willingness of regulators to hear and cooperate with all relevant stakeholders, including consumer organisations. Consumer groups are rightly concerned with the current push for deregulation and consolidation in the telecoms markets. In this context, the role of BEREC in the coming year is crucial for ensuring that consumers have access to quality and competitive services.