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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

TACD warns: The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus reform could weaken major EU digital protections. Civil society groups in the United States and in Europe call on the Commission to halt these changes.

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Streamlining or deregulation? TACD sounds alarm on EU Digital Omnibus

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EPIC @epic.org · 26/09/2025

Yesterday, the FTC announced it had reached a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over the company’s manipulative subscription tactics. The $2.5 billion penalty, however, falls far short of Amazon’s gains from its unfair Prime subscription practices. epic.org/press-releas...

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PRESS RELEASE: FTC Settles With Amazon Over Manipulative Subscription Practices Identified Years Ago by EPIC, Partner Orgs

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Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad @finnmyrstad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

This marks a significant victory for transatlantic consumers in our long-standing effort to hold tech companies accountable. @tacd-consumers.bsky.social comment below: tacd.org/amazons-2-5-... #deceptivedesign #darkpatterns 5/

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Amazon’s $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement: A landmark win for consumer rights

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Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad @finnmyrstad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Now this judgment needs to be codified into law in the upcoming digital fairness act in the EU + rulemaking in the FTC. 4/ digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/consultat...

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Commission launches open consultation on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act

The European Commission launched a public consultation and a call for evidence on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act.

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Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad @finnmyrstad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

👉 On 14.01.2021, consumer groups in Europe and the US filed coordinated complaints to the European Commission and the FTC against Amazon for making it significantly harder to cancel a subscription than to start one. 2/ --> tacd.org/tacd-and-16-...

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TACD and 16 members take action against Amazon's use of dark patterns

On January 14th, 2020, a total 17 of consumer groups took action against the use of dark patterns by Amazon. The action was based on the report by the NCC.

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Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad @finnmyrstad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

💥 Today, the FTC and Amazon announced a landmark settlement with a record $2.5 billion fine, incl $1.5 billion in refunds. This outcome would not have been possible without strong, cross-Atlantic collaboration. Congratulations to the FTC for dedicated work in this case! www.ftc.gov/news-events/...

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FTC Secures Historic $2.5 Billion Settlement Against Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission has secured a historic order with Amazon.com, Inc., as well as Senior Vice President Neil Lindsay and Vice President Jamil Ghani, settling allegations that Amazon enrol

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Today’s historic enforcement against Amazon follows direct action led by TACD and its members, who launched coordinated actions on both sides of the Atlantic in 2021, which first brought Amazon’s use of manipulative ‘dark patterns’ to the attention of regulators. tacd.org/amazons-2-5-...

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Amazon’s $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement: A landmark win for consumer rights

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Léa Auffret @leaauffret.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

After Trump's letter, the transatlantic consumer movement @tacd-consumers.bsky.social has a message: we stand together against the coercion by the U.S. administration. Laws designed to protect people’s right cannot be a bargaining chip in the negotiation. Our statement: tacd.org/tacd-calls-o...

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TACD calls on the EU to resist U.S. trade deal coercion to weaken laws

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The ongoing transatlantic trade tensions between the EU and the U.S. continue to raise serious concerns for consumer and digital rights organisations. We call on the EU to resist U.S. trade deal coercion to weaken laws.

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TACD calls on the EU to resist U.S. trade deal coercion to weaken laws

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🇪🇺🇺🇸 Consumers on both sides of the Atlantic are at risk. EU & US consumer groups unite through TACD to demand: ✳️ Safer online marketplaces ✳️ Platform responsibility ✳️ Strong enforcement

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Unsafe and Online: Transatlantic Consumer Groups Call for Stronger Regulation of Online Marketplaces Amid Surge in Unsafe Products

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

🚨 Children’s toys with choking hazards. Electronics that catch fire. Online marketplaces are not doing enough to keep unsafe products off their platforms. TACD calls for urgent EU–US action.

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Unsafe and Online: Transatlantic Consumer Groups Call for Stronger Regulation of Online Marketplaces Amid Surge in Unsafe Products

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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

@tacd-consumers.bsky.social, a coalition of leading consumer organisations from the EU (including @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social), US and UK, releases landmark report uncovering serious gaps in product safety enforcement on major online marketplaces. 📄 tinyurl.com/4d4mjrzc ⬇️ See ANEC’s statement

ANEC is deeply concerned about the increasing presence of unsafe products sold through online marketplaces, especially those imported from third countries that do not always comply with EU safety standards. Consumers can be exposed to toys with choking hazards, electrical goods with fire risks and dangerous chemical substances. ANEC joins TACD call to fill the serious enforcement gap where standards cannot protect consumers unless they are coupled with effective market surveillance, liability frameworks, and robust enforcement mechanisms.

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Global Trade Watch @pcgtw.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Our DTA Research Director Rishab Bailey recently addressed the EU Parliament as part of a @tacd-consumers.bsky.social delegation, encouraging lawmakers to stand firm against U.S. pressure and resist watering down key digital economy and consumer protection regulations.

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Unsafe products, from toys to electronics, are flooding online marketplaces. TACD calls on EU & US policymakers to act: stronger rules, real accountability, and better enforcement. Read our report ⤵️

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Unsafe and Online: Transatlantic Consumer Groups Call for Stronger Regulation of Online Marketplaces Amid Surge in Unsafe Products

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Benedicte Federspiel, a dedicated advocate for consumers and a valued member of the TACD community. Her legacy lives on through decades of impactful work. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Benedicte’s family, friends, and colleagues.

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Benedicte Federspiel (1941–2025)

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Thank you to MEPs Brando Benifei & @annacavazzini.bsky.social for hosting us in the @europarl.europa.eu for our discussion « Turning EU-U.S. tensions into action ». We exchanged with Commissioner Mc Grath, MEP @bernd-lange.bsky.social‬, and all our participants on potential avenues for cooperation.

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🚨 TACD has joined 107 organisations in co-signing an open letter urging the European Commission to reject proposals to reopen the #GDPR. Weakening this cornerstone of EU digital policy threatens fundamental rights and accountability. 📄 Read more: edri.org/our-work/ope...

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Reopening the GDPR is a threat - European Digital Rights (EDRi)

We are calling on the EU Commission to protect people’s rights and dignity in a data-driven world by reaffirming the GDPR.

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The EU Digital Markets & Services Acts aim to level the playing field for all businesses (big or small, local or global) and protect consumers’ rights. They're key to a fairer, more accountable digital world. Great explainer by @publiccitizen.bsky.social ⤵️ www.citizen.org/article/dont...

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Don't Fall for the Big Tech B.S: The European Commission's Fines Against Apple and Meta are not ‘Retaliatory Tariffs’ - Public Citizen

On April 23, the European Commission (EC) announced its decision to fine Apple and Meta for breach of their obligations…

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Our Statement opposing the U.S. administration’s use of coercive tariffs to pressure the EU over legitimate policies in @theprospect.bsky.social (cc. @ddayen.bsky.social). Trade retaliation should not undermine laws designed to safeguard people’s rights. tacd.org/tacd-opposes...

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TACD opposes the use of coercive tariffs by the U.S. to attack EU laws protecting people

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Léa Auffret @leaauffret.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The 90 days pause in the tariffs madness is good news but the US pressure against EU laws will remain very high. Consumer groups in the US & EU from @tacd-consumers.bsky.social have a message for the EU: Stay strong, don't cave in and enforce your laws to protect consumers 💪 tacd.org/wp-content/u...

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Our members @beuc.eu and EDRi have teamed up to show the risks current digital trade agreements between the EU and partners may pose to consumer rights, workers’ protections, and broader fundamental rights. Check their video ⤵️

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CECU @cecuconsumo.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Estamos con @tacd-consumers.bsky.social en que las personas consumidoras no deberían pagar el precio de las guerras comerciales. Centrémonos en la cooperación y no en el uso de aranceles coercitivos. Declaración completa 📃👇 tacd.org/tacd-opposes...

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Léa Auffret @leaauffret.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Reassuring statement from the EU. Consumer groups in the EU and the US from @tacd-consumers.bsky.social oppose these coercive tariffs. Instead of retaliation, the U.S. & the EU should work together to tackle common challenges like illegal & unsafe products. Read more tacd.org/tacd-opposes...

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

TACD strongly opposes the U.S. administration’s use of coercive tariffs to pressure the EU over legitimate digital, consumer protection, and sustainability policies. Trade retaliation should not undermine laws designed to safeguard people’s rights.

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TACD opposes the use of coercive tariffs by the U.S. to attack EU laws protecting people

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

ICYMI: Trump's attempt to fire two commissioners of an independent agency, the FTC, is illegal and opens the door for corruption and corporate giveaways, per @bedoyaftc.bsky.social. @iwillleavenow.bsky.social responds to Trump's latest power grab 👇

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Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad @finnmyrstad.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

🚫 Expressing deep concern with regard to the illegal firing of the two Democratic FTC commissioners. Tech enforcement in Europe now even more important. US and European consumer groups united. See statement below. ⬇️

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Digital rights expert @finnmyrstad.bsky.social on the illegal firing of FTC Commissioners @bedoyaftc.bsky.social and Slaughter. Our full statement 👉 tacd.org/tacd-respond...

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

TACD is deeply concerned about the White House's illegal dismissal of two serving FTC Commissioners. This move radically alters the bipartisan structure of the independent consumer agency. More from Digital Chairs @iwillleavenow.bsky.social and @finnmyrstad.bsky.social 👇 tacd.org/tacd-respond...

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TACD responds to illegal dismissal of FTC Commissioners

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

We're on LinkedIn! Follow us there to get all the latest from TACD and our members 👇 www.linkedin.com/company/tran...

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Rather than escalating trade tensions, TACD calls for U.S.-EU cooperation to address shared challenges, such as tackling the influx of unsafe products sold online. Aligning customs enforcement across the Atlantic could strengthen consumer protections & benefit the global economy.

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TACD - The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue @tacd-consumers.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

@leaauffret.bsky.social has been appointed by the Steering Committee as the next TACD director. After two decades at the helm of TACD Secretariat, Anna Fielder will be stepping down this year.

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Léa Auffret to become Director of the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue Secretariat

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