Press releases

Today, the European Parliament’s lead committee1 adopted its position on a proposal to change the EU copyright law. It foresees among other things that platforms – Google, Facebook and others – must systematically scan content such as videos and music uploaded by users.

At a time when consumers are increasingly encouraged to turn to financial markets for their pensions or for investments, BEUC today is launching a campaign to improve the quality of advice people receive in finance.

Negotiators representing the three EU institutions last night hammered out a deal on renewable energy policy out to 2030. The deal means households producing electricity using solar panels can no longer be barred from selling their electricity to the grid and must at least get the market price for it.

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) is publishing today a report showcasing many misleading tricks that food makers commonly use on labels across the EU. The report Food labels: tricks of the trade highlights three practices that sugar-coat the actual quality of foods and drinks.