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Consumers win with new, revised EU roaming rules 04 April 2022, 23:19 CET
Today Member States approved an update to the rules on roaming, extending the existing rules to 2032 and introducing improvements that will further benefit consumers. The new rules will now enter into force as of July of this year.

EU Taxonomy: expert group publishes biodiversity recommendations 30 March 2022, 23:56 CET
The EU Commission’s sustainable finance experts published today a detailed set of technical recommendations for the four non-climate environmental objectives of the EU’s guide to green investments, the 'Taxonomy'. These are water and marine, pollution prevention, circular economy, biodiversity and ecosystems.

New consumer rights and product requirements pave the way for more sustainable consumption 30 March 2022, 23:51 CET
As a part of the Circular Economy package, two proposals from the European Commission will give new rights to consumers and provide them with easier access to more sustainable and durable products.

Sustainable Products: SMEs to be enabled to play their role 30 March 2022, 23:47 CET
In its first reaction to the new package of EU Green Deal proposals, SMEunited highlighted: SMEs should be fully involved in the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products.

The Digital Markets Act promises to free people from digital walled gardens 28 March 2022, 23:21 CET
European Union made a great step on 24 March towards better protecting our rights online as it approved the political trilogue compromise for the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

E-mobility: 14,000 public charging points should be installed weekly across EU, new analysis shows 28 March 2022, 19:18 CET
Supported by new research, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is calling on all EU member states to urgently step-up investments in infrastructure for electrically-chargeable cars, vans, trucks and buses.

Digital Markets Act: landmark Big Tech regulation agreed in boost to consumer choice 28 March 2022, 19:11 CET
The EU institutions last night struck a major deal to regulate Big Tech through the Digital Markets Act (DMA) which should greatly benefit consumers by creating fairer and more competitive digital markets.

Retail and wholesale seriously concerned at energy crisis and needs support 24 March 2022, 22:27 CET
Retailers and wholesalers provide an essential service to consumers and business customers, and are significant users of energy in heating, refrigeration and logistics, all of which run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We ask policy makers to urgently classify the sector as high energy-consuming and thus allow companies struggling with spiralling energy prices to access state aid support:

Further patent on barley and beer about to be granted 24 March 2022, 22:21 CET
Recent patent research by No Patents on Seeds! shows that the European Patent Office (EPO) is about to grant Carlsberg (EP1727905) another patent on beer and barley.

EU Commission encourages governments to tackle rising food prices to support less affluent consumers 23 March 2022, 18:02 CET
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its serious implications for agri-food markets, the European Commission has just published a new Communication on safeguarding food security and boosting the resilience of the EU food system.

EU Commission plays into hands of anti-nature lobbies, ignores citizens 23 March 2022, 17:56 CET
Today, the European Commission postponed its highly anticipated proposal for an EU Nature Restoration Law without setting a new publication date.

Food security: 4 actions for policymakers 23 March 2022, 17:51 CET
The European Commission launched today a communication on 'Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems'. The document analyses the impact of the Ukraine crisis in the EU and globally, with proposals to address some of the challenges of price inflation for EU farmers and consumers.

Retailers and wholesalers support citizens of Ukraine 22 March 2022, 22:41 CET
Retailers and wholesalers and their associations are providing support in various ways to the people of Ukraine following the unjustified Russian invasion.

Zero-emission mobility: cross-industry coalition calls for robust policy framework 18 March 2022, 21:00 CET
The automotive, energy generation, electricity and charging infrastructure industries have come together to urge the European Parliament and Council to adopt strong, interconnected policies to accelerate the transition to zero-emission and CO2-neutral mobility.

SMEs do not recover as expected, and uncertainty is rising 18 March 2022, 20:54 CET
The SME Business Climate Index presented today shows that the recovery of SMEs came to a hold. Last semester's results lag significantly behind expectations, and uncertainty prevailed in forecasts even before the crisis in Ukraine.

Continued presence of dangerous products shows dire need to regulate online marketplaces 17 March 2022, 19:05 CET
A compilation of research by BEUC members - national consumer groups - shows online marketplaces continue to be a source of dangerous products. These marketplaces should be liable for selling such products, which is why BEUC urges policymakers to get ongoing reforms of EU law right.

Taxonomy: EU Commission doublespeak on gas 10 March 2022, 23:11 CET
Less than 24 hours after publishing its plan to cut EU dependence on Russian gas, and as President Ursula von der Leyen called for the EU to 'get rid of its dependency on fossil fuels', the European Commission has kick-started the final stage in the possible approval of gas as a 'green' investment.

Energy and inflation - Europe needs to minimise damage to consumers 10 March 2022, 18:42 CET
Speaking today EuroCommerce Director General Christel Delberghe welcomed the objectives of the proposed actions outlined in the Commission’s REPowerEU initiative to accelerate alternative energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian gas:

Reaction to EC's Energy communication - EC fails to put a quick end to fossil fuels and to frontline precious funds 08 March 2022, 22:58 CET
Although today's 'REPowerEU' plan announced by the European Commission is a step in the right direction, it is not enough to put a quick end to the EU's fossil fuel imports from Russia, nor to phasing out fossil fuels in general.

BEUC reaction to European Commission's energy crisis response 08 March 2022, 22:53 CET
Today the European Commission announced a Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy. Please find below a reaction from BEUC (The European Consumer Organisation) Director General Monique Goyens:

Average European consumes over 60kg of soy a year - new research 07 March 2022, 17:17 CET
Soy production is one of the main drivers of nature destruction in Latin America and is predominantly used for animal feed in Europe.

Clarion call from IPCC to adapt, build resilience to climate risks and slash emissions 28 February 2022, 16:38 CET
World leaders must heed the alarm bells and deliver on their climate promises, said WWF today as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its new report with the starkest warning yet on the catastrophic effects of climate change on human society and the natural world.

EU proposal fails to make business models sustainable 23 February 2022, 23:19 CET
After several delays, the European Commission has published its much-awaited Sustainable Corporate Due Diligence legislative proposal.

SMEunited welcomes long-awaited Data Act 23 February 2022, 23:15 CET
SMEunited warmly welcomes the adoption by the Commission of the proposal for a Data Act. The Act is an important and necessary step towards a fair and balanced legal framework for the data economy as it will guarantee access to and use of data for SMEs.

EU 'due diligence' proposal should be beefed up to deliver more sustainable products to consumers 23 February 2022, 23:13 CET
The European Commission today proposes a new law that would make corporate governance more sustainable. This law on so-called corporate 'due diligence' would oblige large companies to meet minimum environmental and labour standards in their supply chain.