Press releases

Consumers expect the digital euro to be safe and reliable, easy to use, and free according to a new BEUC survey.

New medium-sized electric vehicles will be cheaper overall to run1 than their petrol equivalents from 2026 according to a new BEUC study released today. Small vehicles will follow as of 2027.

Today, in an effort to simplify rules and reduce burden for business, the European Commission has proposed weakening EU rules that protect consumers against chemicals in cosmetics that may cause cancer. BEUC cautions that the proposed changes could greatly increase consumer exposure to dangerous chemicals and increase health risks.

Today, Member States reached a deal on the EU Customs reform, which aims to address the surge in non-compliant, dangerous, and low-quality products entering the EU Single Market. BEUC welcomes Member States’ wish to strengthen customs controls and to require importers, including online marketplaces, to ensure products meet EU rules.