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30 years defending European consumers

by James Wilson
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…

Group Actions Facilitated for EU Consumers

by Martin Banks

The EU institutions have approved a law which would allow citizens in all EU countries to go to court as a group if they have suffered the same damage. Consumer groups have been advocating for such a law for more than 30 years.  As a result of today’s agreement, access to justice for consumers will significantly improve…