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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 02/10/2026

💸 EU consumers and business would lose millions of euros without strong data protection rules. We presented the result of our new research The conclusion? Data protection and privacy rights can have a positive effect on our society and our economy. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐃𝐏𝐑.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 02/10/2026

How can we tackle dark patterns? We discussed this and much more at this week's joint Enforcement & Consumer Rights Expert Meeting in Berlin, kindly hosted by our German member @vznrw.bsky.social, shaping how we protect consumers in the months ahead. Thank you all for the rich exchange! 🚀

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 21/09/2026

🎊 An historic day has come! The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million for its location-tracking activities, eight years after a series of complaints consumer organisations from the BEUC network issued against Google.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 18/09/2026

The main barrier to a circular economy is markets that make buying new easier and cheaper than repairing, sharing or buying second-hand, finds a report by our member Forbrukerrådet. Circular choices need to be the easiest ones. Read the conditions to get there 👇 www.forbrukerradet.no/shortlife/

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 17/09/2026

The EU has adopted a customs reform that will help stop unsafe products sold online from reaching European consumers. Every day, millions of parcels arrive from outside the EU; many containing toys, clothes or electronics that fail to meet EU safety standards. www.beuc.eu/success-stor...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 11/09/2026

📣 Self-regulation can complement but cannot replace binding legal rules, independent verification, & robust public enforcement, said BEUC’s Patrycja Gautier at EuCML’s conference. "We look forward to stronger tools to enforce the rules effectively both in the area of green claims and beyond."

From right to left: BEUC's Patrycja Gauthier, Anne-Lise Sibony (Université catholique de Louvain), Bert Keirsbilck (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven), Anne-Christine Fornage (University of Lausanne) and Elena Marro (European University Institute, Florence), at this year's EuCML annual conference.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 10/09/2026

180 parcels/sec come in the 🇪🇺 every day, lots from online marketplaces. How can authorities ensure they're safe? Last June, we and our members had the opportunity to visit @consumogob.bsky.social's testing lab in Madrid to see how it's done on the ground 👇 Mil gracias for the visit and insights!

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 09/09/2026

Housing has become a source of financial stress for consumers across Europe with an increasing % of incomes going towards buying/renting a home 🏘️ It's good the topic has now reached the political agenda with @ec.europa.eu's Affordable Housing Act proposal today: lnkd.in/eM-iuwc8

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 08/09/2026

Consumers deserve safe products whether they shop online or on the high street. As e-commerce grows, unsafe and non-compliant products continue to reach consumers. This International Product Safety Week, BEUC and Consumers International are joining forces. Discover our call👇 #IPSW2026

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 27/08/2026

Because holidays should not come with financial stress, from 2028 consumers will be better protected against financial losses when it comes to package holidays. BEUC contributed to make it a reality, here's how ⤵️

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 13/07/2026

Looking for new learning opportunities in consumer protection? We're excited to launch Consumer PRO+, a new European Commission initiative implemented by BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation to strengthen the consumer movement across Europe.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 09/07/2026

📣The Council of the EU has appointed our Director General, Agustín Reyna, as a member of the Management Board of EFSA, the EU Food Safety Authority. We're delighted and grateful to be able to represent consumers and look forward to ensuring EFSA's key missions keeps delivering for them.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 08/07/2026

Unlimited pesticides renewals? Sounds like removing speed limits on roads because the police cannot enforce them. We see another solution than what the Food Omnibus proposes: more staff and funding for EFSA to keep consumers protected and clear the administrative backlog. More in our new video 👇

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 02/07/2026

💊Are EU medicine prices U.S. pressure-proof? This is the question our four panellists tried answering during our webinar today. From the Most Favored Nation policy to the way the EU can keep drug prices in check, the panel gave much food for though. ICYMI: recording available soon on our website

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 02/07/2026

💡While today is a big win for Europe, this case also shows why we need forward-looking tools like the Digital Markets Act to nip unfair practices in the bud and allow consumers to enjoy choice by default.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 30/06/2026

Good news for consumers wanting to choose longer-lasting products! The 🇪🇺 is making it easy to spot them with its new GARAN label in shops on the high street or online. This label comes with a free additional commercial guarantee of durability on top of the 2-year legal guarantee. More info 👇

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 18/06/2026

🛜The future of EU telecoms shouldn’t be shaped by the biggest players, but driven by innovators who meet consumers' needs. The market needs fair competition, innovation and regulators’ independence. Thanks MVNO for the invite to speak. Read more about our position: www.beuc.eu/position-pap...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 18/06/2026

You're still on time to register for our webinar on US politics influencing EU medicine prices👇 📆2 July - 3.00 p.m. CEST Our panel will delve into what the Most Favored Nation means for the EU, and what the bloc can do to reign in drug prices. Registration here: crm.beuc.eu/form/webinar...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 16/06/2026

Consumers should never be bargaining chips in trade negotiations. The European Parliament has approved the EU–US tariff deal, helping avoid a costly transatlantic trade war. www.beuc.file///C:/Users/o...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 16/06/2026

It's time to switch off greenwashing ♻️ Energy companies are taking consumers for a ride, slowing the energy transition and costing them money. We've filed a complaint against ENGIE, Eni Plenitude, Shell, and TotalEnergies for greenwashing 👇 www.beuc.eu/press-releas...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 05/06/2026

The Digital Networks Act can support investment and competitiveness, but Europe should avoid solving one problem by creating new risks for consumers. Thank you to the @eui-eu.bsky.social for the opportunity to share the consumer point of view on this important topic.

European University Institute conference on the Digital Networks Act

Cláudio Teixeira at the European University Institute conference on the Digital Networks Act

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 04/06/2026

One week to go! There's still time to register for our webinar next week on how the EU Ecolabel can help give companies excelling in sustainability a competitive edge. Find out more and register 👉 www.beuc.eu/events/eu-ec...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 27/05/2026

🌱 Registration is open! Join the event “Grown in the EU: What farmers need to make diversification work” at the 🇪🇺 Parliament on 24 June Hear directly from farmers and keynote speaker Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen. Register 👉https://grown-in-the-eu.eventbrite.com

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 21/05/2026

🚨 Together with 29 BEUC members, we've filed a complaint against Meta, TikTok and Google for failing to address the financial scams circulating on their platforms. 🔎 We are calling on the EU Commission and national competent authorities to investigate further and ensure compliance with the DSA.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 13/05/2026

Rail ticketing should be a walk in the park 🚶 But in recent years it's become far too complicated 🤯 We explain more about how these proposals could help consumers 👇

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 08/05/2026

Unhealthy diets are a major cause of NCDs, leading to nearly 1M deaths and cost the EU almost 2% of its GDP. Healthier diets need a systemic approach; they must be the easy and affordable choice for consumers. This is a glimpse of BEUC's intervention at the Parliament's EAT-Lancet EU report event👇

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 06/05/2026

Tomorrow @claudio-teixeira.bsky.social will speak at @politico.eu's AI & Tech week to discuss the Commission’s new data strategy and the impact of the digital omnibus on consumers data privacy rights online. Do you have any questions? Find us there and let's talk! #POLITICOAITech

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 15/04/2026

Since the last stock-taking exercise in September, furniture, tissues and textiles have been the fastest growing product groups. Shopping sustainably for these products is now easier than ever 🛒

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 15/04/2026

🎉 It's easier than ever to shop sustainably in the EU. There are now more than 100,000 products with an #EUEcolabel in Europe. The Ecolabel rewards frontrunner companies for best- in-class products and sets strict environmental & health requirements. environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circu...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 15/04/2026

📱 Did you know, you now have more choice iOS devices over your default apps settings? You can now choose which navigation, email or search engine to set as the default option. ✅ Slowly but surely, the Digital Markets Act is beginning to deliver #ChoiceByDefault️! www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 10/04/2026

👏 Good news! Following our complaint, Nestlé and now Coca-Cola have committed to changing their practices to stop misleading consumers about the recyclability of their products: commission.europa.eu/topics/consu...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 10/04/2026

And the best part? It's your choice! Once the rollout begins, you decide in your settings if you want to receive messages from third party apps. 🌐 Now it's time to expand to even more messaging services, to ensure consumers have a #ChoiceByDefault. www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 10/04/2026

📨 Messaging is becoming more open. BirdyChat and Haiket are the first third party messaging services that will interoperate with WhatsApp. Thanks to the Digital Markets Act, users on these apps can send and receive messages with WhatsApp users.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 03/04/2026

🔄 Cross‑platform sharing has levelled up! Thanks to the Digital Market Act, AirDrop will interoperate with Quick Share, starting with Google’s Pixel 10 devices and expanding to more Android phones over time. Want to discover more #ChoiceByDefault benefits of the DMA? www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 02/04/2026

With (yet) another fossil fuel crisis causing prices shocks again, we have come up with some policy proposals to help protect consumers: ✅ In the short term ✅ Against future price shocks www.beuc.eu/news/how-pro...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 27/03/2026

The end of impunity for online platforms is coming! With the EU’s new customs reform, it will finally become harder for unsafe products sold online to enter consumers’ homes. 📦 www.beuc.eu/press-releas...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 26/03/2026

🇪🇺🇺🇸 The European Parliament sends an important signal on the deal between the EU and the US: our laws are not up for negotiation and the threat of tariffs will not lead to weakening consumer protection. It is essential to ensure that trade policy works for people, not against them.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 26/03/2026

📧 Whether you prefer Outlook, Proton, or another provider, since May 2025 you can create a Google account without ever touching Gmail. #ChoiceByDefault means more choice, more competition and more control for users ⚖️ That’s the DMA in action: www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 24/03/2026

📢 Enforcing the DMA cannot wait any longer. That's why BEUC send a letter with 17 other organisations urging the EU Commission to take decisive action on Google's self-preferencing in search. Any delay only undermines consumer choice, competitiveness and innovation. Full letter 👉 shorturl.at/DA7Bf

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 19/03/2026

Thanks to the Digital Markets Act, other payment services can now tap into Apple’s NFC technology, offer tap to pay on iPhones. That is is #ChoiceByDefault, allowing you to choose the service that fits you best. Find out more: www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 17/03/2026

As March marks two years since the DMA started to take effect, Our Director General @arcapde.bsky.social discussed with @bmoens.bsky.social the various benefits for consumers that are a direct result of the law. Read more in the Financial Times' Europe Express➡️ www.ft.com/content/ec50...

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 13/03/2026

(Thread) 📣 Over 200 organisations and academics are calling the European Commission for a strong Digital Fairness Act that delivers meaningful protection online for all, including vulnerable groups.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 02/03/2026

@arcapde.bsky.social showed at @economist.com's Antitrust Summit: Competitive telecom markets such as 🇷🇴, 🇵🇹 and 🇪🇸 are above 90% fiber rollout, while consolidated ones like 🇩🇪 and 🇧🇪 stay below 30%. Strong merger control drives competition and investment and keeps prices lower and choices diverse.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 25/02/2026

Energy is complex and participating in the transition can be difficult. That’s why consumers need to be properly protected, can access renewables, and benefit from innovative energy contracts.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 11/02/2026

👏 Good news: the EU has just banned the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes 👕👟 The ban on destruction will apply to big companies from July and medium-sized companies from 2030. This is a major change for which BEUC and its members have long since advocated.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 27/01/2026

📝 🌱1 year ago, 130+ organisations representing farmers, health professionals, consumers, animal welfare and environmental interest called for an 🇪🇺 Action Plan for Plant-based Foods and wrote to @christophehansen.bsky.social

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 26/01/2026

Customs are on the frontline of keeping unsafe & non-compliant products out of consumers’ 🏘️: especially with booming e-commerce. This World Customs Day, we call for EU customs rules that work for consumers: strong checks, clear responsibilities for sellers, & no treating consumers as “importers”.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 22/01/2026

Do we need more mergers to boost investments and innovations? No, we need: ✅ Competition pushing for innovation. ✅ A well-functioning capital market. ✅ Legal clarity. As explained by our Head of Enforcement and Competition Alexandre Biard at today's panel of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 16/01/2026

📶 Our position on the #DNA remains clear - net neutrality is vital to ensure equal internet access rights, prevent discrimination and keep digital markets competitive. Thanks to @arcep.fr for a great meeting and the invite to speak at their event celebrating 10 years of the #OpenInternetRegulation.

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