Press releases

A new analysis by the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) concludes that Meta’s latest model to let consumers pay for an ad-free experience, or obtain their consent to show either personalised or less personalised ads, continues to breach the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the GDPR and the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD).

The European Commission published today some much-needed measures to help keep energy bills affordable in its Citizens Energy Package, which aims to help EU countries implement existing energy legislation. The move comes just as Europe is potentially looking at another energy price crisis caused by fossil fuel dependence, as in 2022.

EU institutions agreed to ban meat-related names for vegetarian and vegan products arguing they create confusion for consumers. This makes little sense and consumers say otherwise.

The European Commission published its annual report on dangerous non-food products reported to its alert system (Safety Gate). High numbers of unsafe products call for market surveillance overhaul.