EU Consumer Affairs @EU_Consumer@respublicae.eu

Making plans to attend #RugbyWorldCup 2023 in 🇫🇷 or #Paris2024 Olympics?

Check out these useful tips for consumers from @ECC_web 👇
RT @ECC_web: #RugbyWolrdCup 🏉 & #Olympics in #Paris2024 🏅

You are planning to attend these sports events in #France?

We tell you all you need to know about
👍 buying tickets
👍 accommodation
👍 & more

👉 https://www.europe-consommateurs.eu/en/travelling-motor-vehicles/rugby-world-cup-2024-olympic-games.html

@beuc @dreynders @dgccrf @Olympics @jeuxolympiques

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1628001402680115201

Imagine a scenario: you want to sign up for a free trial but are asked to enter your credit card details before you can access the service.

Does this make you feel uncomfortable?

#EUHaveYourSay in this public consultation
➡️https://europa.eu/!9frYPP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1625765353531002881

Which photo do you think best represents EU consumer laws vs digital age?

Are current EU consumer laws fit for the digital age?

Do they provide enough digital fairness for consumers?

📅#EUHaveYourSay before 20 February
➡️https://europa.eu/!9frYPP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1620736844659826690

🚨 Deadline for applications extended to 15 February!

We invite companies in the EU to show their commitment to supporting #SustainableConsumption by joining the 🇪🇺 EU Sustainable Consumption Pledge.

Read more and apply here ⤵️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1620371688322916352

⌛️fake countdown timers
💶pushing you to choose the most expensive option
📦hiding important info about delivery costs etc.

Almost 40% of the online shops checked were using sneaky tactics like these!

➡️https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_418

#ConsumerProtection #darkpatterns

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1620016165253943296

Following talks with @EU_Commission & national #ConsumerProtection authorities @Google has agreed to make changes to:

💻Google Store
▶️@GooglePlay
🏨Google Hotels
✈️Google Flights

So EU consumers see clearer & more complete information.

Learn more: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_367

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1618567336507895808

6 DAYS LEFT to apply for #EUTraineeship

If you are a recent graduate🎓 with an interest in 🇪🇺 EU policies on
#ConsumerProtection and #ConsumerRights

We'd be happy to work with you @EU_Consumer
(DG Justice and Consumers)

📅Deadline is 31 January
➡️https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1618207754937667585

📣Companies in the 🇪🇺 EU !

Show your commitment to supporting #SustainableConsumption & production by joining the EU Sustainable Consumption Pledge.

📅 Deadline for the current round of applications to join the pledge is 31 January.

Read more and apply here ⤵️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1617915133149286400

Have you ever been confused or under pressure to buy/sign up for something due to the "pushy" design or language used on a website or app?

Share your views & experiences by taking part in this public consultation⤵️
https://europa.eu/!9frYPP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1617427916119330818

Consumers have the right to know upfront when their credit card will be charged for a subscription.

We welcome commitments from @Mastercard @Visa @AmericanExpress to preventing subscription traps.

➡️https://commission.europa.eu/live-work-travel-eu/consumer-rights-and-complaints/enforcement-consumer-protection/coordinated-actions/consumer-frequent-traps-and-scams_en

#ConsumerProtection

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1616030304610795522

📚 Looking for some weekend reading?

Here's a nice magazine ⤵️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1613939332548534272

Have you ever seen online advertising that seemed to target your personal vulnerabilities?

For example your negative mood, health problems or financial difficulties.

We want to hear your views & experiences!

Take part in this public consultation⤵️
https://europa.eu/!9frYPP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1613123679403053059

Whether you are travelling by ✈️🚆🚢 or🚍
🇪🇺 EU rules protect you.

To learn more about your #PassengerRights:

Visit➡️https://europa.eu/!bg39vB

Download📲 the passenger rights app

#YourEurope

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1612747559411372034

Are you a recent graduate🎓?

Interested in 🇪🇺 EU policies on
#ConsumerProtection and #ConsumerRights?

Then APPLY NOW for a 5-month #EUTraineeship @EU_Consumer (DG Justice and Consumers)

📅Deadline is 31 January
➡️https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1611326587990904837

🤔Did you ever forget to cancel a digital subscription you stopped using but then got automatically charged to renew it?

Do you find it difficult to cancel digital contracts?

#EUHaveYourSay in this public consultation⤵️
https://europa.eu/!9frYPP

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1610675975653658631

We wish all #EUConsumers a #HappyNewYear and all the best for 2023 🥳🎇🎉

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1609489611100753920

We wish all #EUConsumers a #MerryChristmas!
🎄🦌🎅☃️

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1606953030586441730

Do you think national #ConsumerProtection authorities & @EU_Commission need stronger tools🛠️to enforce EU consumer laws in the digital age?

⌛️Last change to #EUHaveYourSay in this public consultation on EU #ConsumerRights!

Deadline is 21 December⤵️
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13536-Consumer-rights-adapting-out-of-court-dispute-resolution-to-digital-markets/public-consultation_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1605120318141505536

Disappointing results of new website screening☹️
43% of the websites breached EU consumer rules during #BlackFriday by presenting untrue/misleading information about discounts.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/MEX_22_7832
#ConsumerProtection

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_Consumer/status/1604801528920883201