30 years defending European consumers

EESC defending consumers for 30 years

The EESC consumers and environment category says it has made significant contributions to the protection of consumer rights and the environment in Europe. It has championed topics such as the regulation of consumer over-indebtedness, planned obsolescence and the circular economy. Fair and just climate mitigation and adaptation must take centre stage of the Category’s activities in…

EP May Sanction Consumer Class Actions

Member States have agreed on a position which would make it possible for consumers across the EU to go to court as a group when a trader has harmed them.  Four years on from the dieselgate scandal, this is a major step for consumers. In 2015, Volkswagen was found to have sold millions of cars…