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Right to repair: Spare parts and services price Europeans out of fixing their gadgets

The EU’s Right to Repair Directive is now in force, but for many consumers, fixing a broken appliance or smartphone still costs more than buying a new one.

Air passenger rights: This is how you get your money back

Air passenger rights: This is how you get your money back

The European Council approved the agreement on stronger air passenger rights on 13 July, following MEPs’ backing on 7 July. The new rules come as passengers struggle to fully exercise their rights, leaving airlines with €3.2 billion in unpaid compensation.

Air passenger rights reform: What the new rules mean for you

Air passenger rights reform: What the new rules mean for you

It's official: air passengers across the bloc will enjoy stronger rights from mid-2027. The European Parliament and the European Council approved the agreement reached earlier in June to strengthen passengers’ protection against flight disruptions.

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EU's top court upholds record $4.7 billion antitrust fine against Google

The European Court of Justice has upheld a historic €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, rejecting its last appeal. The ruling concluded that Google leveraged its Android operating system's market dominance to compel manufacturers into pre-installing its search and browser applications. This monumental decision marks a crucial win for EU…

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Fast fashion: 69% of our clothes contain toxic chemicals

The European Union is implementing a new tax on imports, to limit purchases from fast-fashion e-platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and similar. Their bargain price tags hide a toxic reality, as testing reveals these ultra-cheap garments carry a hidden cost to human health.

As Europe braces for a second heatwave, the EU's Green Deal faces crucial summer test

As Europeans anxiously await a second heatwave in less than two weeks, access to air conditioning has become a powerful symbol of the tensions between social fairness and the European Union's climate and energy ambitions.

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.

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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European Airlines Drop Vague Promises On Carbon Offsets

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

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.

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‘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’

International Business Times

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.

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

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

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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

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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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.

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.

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