Press releases

Although more and more Europeans shop online, their trust in the market outside the EU remains low. New research shows this is because consumers lack information and face difficulties when something goes wrong with a purchase on the global online market.

Today, international law firm Hausfeld filed a claim on behalf of 15,000 German car owners affected by the dieselgate scandal at a German court. This case is a clear signal that VW will not escape its responsibility towards consumers in Europe.

This week, the European Commission will issue a proposal on new CO2 targets for passenger cars. New research shows that ambitious CO2 targets are needed to increase the numbers of electric vehicles on our roads in the 2020s.

MEPs gave their green light to the Parliament to start negotiations with Member States on a crucial update of the EU’s ePrivacy law. The law would safeguard consumers’ privacy when they go on the internet or use mobile apps as well as protect the confidentiality of their online communication.