EuroCommerce, the voice of the European retail and wholesale sector, has published its recommendations for the revision of the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Regulation, calling for stronger and more effective enforcement of EU consumer protection rules across the Single Market.
European Parliament urged to stop patents on natural gene variants
Make digital euro fee fair for merchants and citizens
European Central Bank introduces climate factor in its collateral framework in new landmark measure
In an effort to address climate-related financial risks, the European Central Bank (ECB) is introducing a climate factor in its collateral framework, starting in the second half of 2026.
The trade agreement reached last night between the European Union and the United States offers a much-needed reprieve for European retailers and wholesalers. Yet this is -at best- damage control.
After months of speculation, the European Commission has presented its proposal for the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Proposed MFF has potential to respond to current challenges
In a first reaction to the proposal for the next Multiannual Framework, SMEunited sees its potential to deliver on the current challenges.
The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a new long-term EU budget that reduces existing funding for climate and nature, leaving Europeans ill-equipped to deal with the ever-worsening climate and biodiversity crisis, amid yet another summer plagued by heatwaves, wildfires and floods.
EUDR saga: Parliament votes to undermine enforcement and EU credibility
Today’s European Parliament vote adopting an objection to the European Commission’s country benchmarking system under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) represents an irresponsible move against one of the EU’s flagship environmental laws.















