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The DSA should pave the way for systemic change — 05 July 2022, 23:29 CET

Today, 5 July, is a victorious day for human rights online as we embark on the next stage in our journey - real alternatives to the currently dominant surveillance business model.

Ukraine Recovery Conference: environmental NGOs call for a green post-war reconstruction — 05 July 2022, 23:21 CET

WWF-Ukraine and the Centre for Environmental Initiatives "Ecoaction" call for recognition of the crucial role nature and clean technologies must play in ensuring a sustainable recovery from the war.

Dark day for the climate as Council position on Fit for 55 turns into loophole-fest — 29 June 2022, 21:52 CET

After long hours of negotiating and a pretty ugly display of horse-trading, EU Environment Ministers have failed to deliver a strong position on the Fit for 55 package.

Car and van CO2 targets: Charging infrastructure essential to meet member state ambition — 29 June 2022, 21:35 CET

To meet the extremely ambitious CO2 reduction goals agreed last night by European environment ministers, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is calling for drastic action on charging infrastructure.

What has more holes than a Swiss cheese? The new EU Deforestation law — 28 June 2022, 18:07 CET

Ministers in the Environment Council voted today to weaken the EU Deforestation law, despite citizens, scientists and companies asking for nature destruction-free products on the EU market.

European Employers and Trade Unions sign historic deal — 28 June 2022, 18:00 CET

European trade unions and employers will today sign a work programme, including to negotiate a legally binding agreement on 'Telework and right to disconnect'.

Consumers to benefit from improved roaming experience from 1 July — 27 June 2022, 22:55 CET

Thanks to new EU roaming rules entering into force on 1 July, consumers should experience a better quality of service from telecom operators when they travel to another EU country.

EU nature restoration law: Huge opportunity to fight biodiversity and climate crises - NGO reaction — 23 June 2022, 00:00 CET

The legislative proposal for binding nature restoration targets presented by the European Commission today can put the EU's degraded ecosystems on a path to recovery.

Second chance thrown away! European Parliament fails at delivering ambitious ETS reform — 22 June 2022, 23:54 CET

Today the European Parliament gave up on its climate ambitions by voting for a diluted reform of the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS).

Electric cars: Half of all chargers in EU concentrated in just two countries — 22 June 2022, 23:51 CET

New data analysis from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) shows that half of all charging points for electric cars in the European Union are concentrated in only two countries - the Netherlands (90,000 chargers) and Germany (60,000).

SMEs and the future of the rural areas — 16 June 2022, 23:01 CET

SMEunited welcomes the Long Term Vision for the EU's Rural Areas and supports the Rural Action Plan and the Rural Pact, which cover a wide range of challenges in rural areas and take into account all actors, in particular SMEs.

European Parliament committee takes so-so decision on improving product safety law — 16 June 2022, 22:57 CET

There are pluses and minuses for consumers in today's European Parliament internal market committee vote on reforming the main EU product safety law.

With an overwhelming majority, MEPs reject the greenwashing of gas and nuclear power in crucial Committee vote — 14 June 2022, 22:07 CET

MEPs in the Environment and Economic Affairs committees have rejected the classification of fossil gas and nuclear power as environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy - the EU's "green" investment guidebook. With an absolute majority, MEPs passed a first crucial step by voting down a list that would give a 'green' label to fossil gas and nuclear power despite their nefarious environmental impacts.

Consumer credit: EU Member States propose to prevent overindebtedness but fail to capture new forms of lending — 09 June 2022, 12:26 CET

EU Member States have just adopted their position on updated rules for consumer credit. This follows a strong European Commission proposal to modernise the bloc's outdated Consumer Credit Directive, which covers all types of credit, including peer-to-peer lending and deferred debit cards.

European Parliament vote on CO2 for cars and vans: automobile manufacturers react — 09 June 2022, 12:21 CET

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) takes note of the European Parliament's plenary vote on CO2 reduction targets for cars and vans. It now urges MEPs and EU ministers to consider all the uncertainties facing the industry, as it prepares for a massive industrial transformation.

Reducing car CO2 emissions: European Parliament votes to end the sale of diesel and petrol cars — 08 June 2022, 23:57 CET

The European Parliament voted today on proposed new targets to reduce CO2 emission from cars. The targets agreed would mean that no fossil-fuelled car can be sold as of 2035. This is a historic and crucial step to bring the climate and financial benefits of electric cars to Europeans.

World Food Safety Day: EU Agri-food chain's commitment to safer food for better health — 07 June 2022, 20:58 CET

World Food Safety Day is an important way to raise awareness of the need to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks. To mark the fourth World Safety Day today, CELCAA, Copa-Cogeca, EuroCommerce, FEFAC and FoodDrinkEurope want to reiterate their strong commitment to delivering safe food to consumers in Europe and all around the globe.

Electric cars: cheaper, more sustainable, and long-lasting - new BEUC research finds — 02 June 2022, 23:27 CET

Electric cars are unlikely to require battery replacement and are overall the most environmentally sound option, new BEUC research finds. This follows a 2021 study which found that electric cars are already the most financially interesting option for many consumers - and will soon be for all drivers.

VAT in the Digital Age: Single VAT ID Registration Roundtable — 02 June 2022, 22:59 CET

Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce jointly held a hybrid roundtable in Brussels yesterday to discuss the upcoming ‘VAT in the Digital Age’ proposal and focus on the Single VAT Registration.

Von der Leyen Commission's half mandate scores well on consumers — 31 May 2022, 23:17 CET

On 1 June 2022, it will be exactly 2.5 years that Ms von der Leyen took over the reins of the European Commission. Halfway through this Commission term, BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, has analysed in a new publication the consumer-related law proposals and strategies put forward since the Commission took office on 1 December 2019.

REPowerEU plan: SMEs reject another change of targets — 18 May 2022, 22:58 CET

SMEunited warns against another change of renewables and energy efficiency targets, as proposed today in the REPowerEU plan. SMEs require investment stability and planning. We support further elements of the REPowerEU plan aimed at strengthening the EU's diversification of energy sources both with internal and external measures.

REPowerEU will help accelerate the energy transition but consumers still face practical barriers at the local level — 18 May 2022, 19:17 CET

Consumers will get welcome support to invest in renewables and energy efficiency measures as part of the European Commission's REPowerEU package released today. It is a step in the right direction, but consumers will still face some practical barriers.

REPowerEU: A good plan marred by a few really bad ideas — 18 May 2022, 19:15 CET

The European Commission’s REPowerEU plan published today aims to rapidly reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

REPowerEU - retail and wholesale needs help but can play a major role — 18 May 2022, 19:12 CET

The European Commission today launched its detailed REPowerEU Plan, following up the outline ideas it presented in March.

MEPs set the tone for more ambition in the EU Emissions Trading System — 17 May 2022, 20:29 CET

In today's vote on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), MEPs in the Environment Committee stood up for accelerating the decarbonisation of Europe's industry by finally turning the ETS into the tool it was meant to be: something to incentivise emissions reductions.