Press releases

EU Member States are following the approach of the European Parliament in not making online marketplaces liable for dangerous products sold online by third-party vendors using their platforms.

Ministers from EU countries have approved the Digital Markets Act (DMA), clearing the last hurdle before the rules become final. The DMA is a vital set of obligations and prohibitions for Big Tech companies to ensure they do not stifle innovative competitors or use unfair business practices. The rules will create fairer and more competitive digital markets and give consumers greater choice and protection, for example over which apps and services they use.

The European Parliament today agreed its position on the Consumer Credit Directive (CCD), a decision that will leave consumers unprotected in the face of credit offers from Big Tech companies and large retailers.

The European Parliament has given its green light to the European Commission’s plans to label nuclear energy and fossil gas as ‘green investments’. For BEUC, this is unacceptable institutional greenwashing and will prevent consumers from investing sustainably.