Thierry Breton’s Nomination Supported by EPP

France’s choice for its next commissioner has won the support of the EPP group. “Thierry Breton showed himself to be a very experienced person who possesses both knowledge of the content and the managerial skills to take up the position as Commissioner for the Internal Market. He has the green light from us”, said Christian Ehler MEP,…

Parliament To Agree Goods Package For Product Safety in EU

Product Liability to Agree in EU

Rules to ensure better checks and safety of goods sold in the EU have been provisionally agreed by EU lawmakers. The market surveillance proposal, included in the “Goods package”, aims to strengthen checks made by national authorities and customs officers to prevent unsafe products from being sold to EU consumers. These measures should also prevent rogue…