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DMA: How the EU’s big tech law changed citizens’ lives

Under the DMA, Europeans can choose their default browser, pay with rival apps, and message across platforms. Enforcement remains a work in progress, and many citizens do not know the law exists.

EU agrees to chop meaty names from vegetarian and vegan food products

EU agrees to chop meaty names from vegetarian and vegan food products

Lawmakers will ban use of 31 meat-related names as part of efforts to help livestock farmers in food supply markets

The Guardian - UK

Record number of dangerous products intercepted by the EU in 2025, safety report finds

Record number of dangerous products intercepted by the EU in 2025, safety report finds

The European Union intercepted a record number of dangerous products in 2025, with cosmetics, toys, and electric appliances leading the list.

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Influencer marketing in fast-fashion and food sectors come under European scrutiny

The European Consumer Organisation is raising the alarm about hidden advertising practices by influencers on social media for fast-fashion and unhealthy food.

EU lawmakers face backlash over proposed new protections for air passengers

MEPs are under increasing pressure from consumer groups and industry representatives on proposed air passenger rights legislation, with the European aviation sector urging a six-month pause in negotiations in order to conduct an impact assessment.

High-speed rail network possible by 2040, says European Commission

Plan to cut journey times between major cities could reduce Berlin-Copenhagen trip from seven to four hours

The Guardian - UK

European Airlines Drop Vague Promises On Carbon Offsets

European airlines are starting to become prudent when promoting flight carbon-offset measures, such as reforestation, following courtroom losses and stepped-up pressure by regulators.

International Business Times

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Brussels launches tighter safety measures for toys in Europe

Brussels launches tighter safety measures for toys in Europe

The European Council has approved new rules to regulate the safety of toys, introducing a digital passport to better trace toys sold online and banning chemical substances harmful to children.

‘Veggie burgers’ could be off EU menu as MEPs back renaming plant-based foods

‘Veggie burgers’ could be off EU menu as MEPs back renaming plant-based foods

Proponents say move would strengthen position of farmers in supply chain but critics dismiss it as ‘hotdog populism’

The Guardian - UK

Veggie 'Burgers' Face The Chop As EU Lawmakers Back Labeling Ban

Veggie 'Burgers' Face The Chop As EU Lawmakers Back Labeling Ban

Plant-based "steaks" and "veggie burgers" may be on the way out in the European Union after the bloc's parliament voted Wednesday to restrict such labels to meat only, in a win for disgruntled farmers.

International Business Times

When is a sausage no longer a sausage? European Parliament answers after long grilling session

When is a sausage no longer a sausage? European Parliament answers after long grilling session

The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups.

European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free digital euro – survey

European consumers want a reliable, easy-to-use and free digital euro – survey

EU policymakers are still working on the digital euro's legislative framework, but the ECB says it could be ready by mid-2029.

Temu joins EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation

Temu joins EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation

The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms, targeting issues from product safety to protection of minors.

EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week

EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week

Both the member states and the European Commission need to formally give the green light to the Code, which helps providers of AI systems comply with the EU’s AI Act.

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The Guardian - UK

How has Ryanair changed its cabin baggage rule – and will other airlines do it too?

Airline increases size of free cabin bag by 20% in time for summer holidays as rivals align with EU rules

Is it possible to balance the interests of air passengers and airlines?

The legal reform of air passenger rights in the EU is causing controversy. The changes to the regulations introduce new measures, such as allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage. This episode explains what to expect when flying within the EU.

Amazon to call on EU judges for online platform rules exemption

The hearing is the second in which a company contests the European Commission's reasoning behind the Digital Services Act.

EU countries green light charges for cabin baggage despite Spanish and German resistance

EU countries adopted their own position on long-waited updated rules for air passengers on Thursday, though provisions on cabin baggage remain controversial.

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Consumer groups lodge complaint about Shein's online nudging with EU Commission

Consumer advocates file EU complaint against Shein, revealing new evidence of unfair practices. The Chinese e-commerce giant is accused of pressuring users into unwanted purchases through manipulative design.

The Guardian - UK

Shein accused of ‘shaming’ customers into buying more than they can afford

Consumer watchdogs accuse Chinese fashion firm of ‘dark’ practices in formal complaint to European Commission

Exclusive: EU countries to mull cabin baggage charges, longer air delays before compensation

Proposals to charge for cabin baggage and revise the standard for obtaining compensation in the event of delays are on the agenda when the 27 EU ambassadors meet in Brussels on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Getting a handle on cabin baggage: How confusing are the current rules, and what is changing (or not)?

The allowances, dimensions and costs for cabin baggage on British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air and Ryanair

European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees ‘violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations

The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice.

Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts on dangerous products

Cosmetics, toys and electrical appliances were the most common products flagged by the European rapid alert system, which recorded the highest ever level of notifications last year, with dangerous chemical content involved in roughly half of cases.

EU seeks safer toxin-free children's toys with stricter rules

Harmful and toxic chemicals will be banned from toys to better protect children’s health, under new rules aimed at improving the safety of products sold in the European market.

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