Press releases

Technical experts from EU Member States today agreed to a controversial European Commission proposal on how to define endocrine disruptors.

Today the European Commission has decided to maintain its EU-wide Ecolabel and ensure more products display it. For 25 years, this voluntary scheme has been helping consumers to choose the most environmentally-friendly products. The EU Ecolabel has also contributed to boost green jobs . The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) applaud the move to strengthen this valuable tool.

The decision by the European Commission to hit Google with a record fine and force it to change its business practices is a landmark development towards more relevant search results for consumers.

Energy ministers from national governments have agreed to push for a weak energy savings target in 2030, as part of a comprehensive reform of the EU’s energy market. This is despite energy efficiency being one of the most important ways to cut CO2 emissions and for consumers to save money.