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Consumer groups respond to EU trade strategy

The European Commission has unveiled its 'trade policy review'. The review - which defines the bloc's new trade strategy - contains good points for consumers while raising many questions.

Keep Europe safe, but keep goods flowing

Speaking today about decisions in some EU countries to close a number of their borders, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren said:

EU should target 1 million EV public chargers by 2024, say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

Carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups are calling on the EU to set ambitious targets per country for the deployment of electric vehicle charging points.

Circularity by design - the best path to sustainable consumption

Noting the European Parliament's adoption today of the own-initiative report drafted by Jan Huitema MEP (Renew, NL) on the Circular Economy Action Plan, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren underlined the retail and wholesale sector's commitment to the circular economy and the important role which Eco-design can play in this:

WWF welcomes report on the EU's regulatory technical standards

The report defines what information financial institutions will need to share publicly under the EU's sustainable finance disclosure rules. These standards underpin the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation by defining what information needs to be presented by financial institutions under the required disclosures.

EU Cancer Plan rightly puts healthy diets centre stage

Today, the European Commission has unveiled a new plan to turn the tide against cancer. Unhealthy diets as well as overweight and obesity are significant risk factors for cancer.

EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says

After a year that saw the sharpest drop ever in EU car sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) forecasts that 2021 will mark a first step on the path to recovery, with sales rising by about 10% compared to 2020.

Nature restoration stories prove planned EU law is huge opportunity

Restoring nature on land and sea would have huge benefits for people's health and well-being and help tackle the biodiversity and climate crises.

World Wetlands Day 2021: The Living Danube Partnership Bringing Wetlands Back to Life in Garla Mare

Up to 87% of global wetlands have been lost in the past 300 years, 1/3 of those just since 1970.

Most forest biomass worse for climate than fossil fuels - EU Commission report

A European Commission report concludes that most forest biomass produces more greenhouse gas emissions than coal, oil and gas.

EU Commission approves eight applications for import of transgenic crops

The EU Commission has approved eight applications for the import of genetically engineered plants.

Risk assessment of GE plants in the EU: Taking a look at the 'dark side of the moon'

Testbiotech has published a new report providing evidence that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is intentionally keeping significant risks related to genetically engineered (GE) plants 'in the dark'.

Zero-emission trucks: 100-fold increase needed in EU fleet, new data shows

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) shows that there are currently 6.2 million medium and heavy commercial vehicles on the EU’s roads, the average age of which is 13 years.

The European Bison is No Longer a Vulnerable Species

In the midst of a challenging and tumultuous year we have some wonderful news to share. Due to long-term conservation work, including that by WWF Central and Eastern Europe and WWF-Romania, European bison (Bison bonasus) are no longer considered a vulnerable species in Europe.

EDRi network launches public initiative against biometric mass surveillance

EDRi network launches public initiative against biometric mass surveillance

EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers, allowing the sector to avoid the catastrophic effect of a no-deal Brexit.

Google’s Fitbit takeover: EU merger control proves unable to protect consumers in the digital economy

BEUC, representing the interests of consumers in 32 European countries, deeply regrets that the European Commission's decision to approve Google's takeover of wearable fitness device company Fitbit lacks enough force to protect consumers, now and in the future.

All new trucks sold must be fossil free by 2040, agree truck makers and climate researchers

In an unprecedented science-backed statement, Europe's truck manufacturers have concluded that by 2040 all new trucks sold need to be fossil free in order to reach carbon-neutrality by 2050.

With omnichannel the new reality, rules need to foster competitive EU ecosystems

As the Commission launches its proposals for the Digital Services (DSA) and Digital Markets Acts (DMA), EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren said today:

EU plans on digital economy are step in right direction but more ambition is needed

The European Commission today put forward its plans to update the EU’s rules about digital services such as those offered by online search companies (e.g. Google), e-shops (e.g. Amazon) and social networks (e.g. Facebook).

An EU Sustainable Taxonomy MUST be Rooted in Climate and Environmental Science and not include Small Hydro

The global climate strikes have consistently made a simple demand: listen to the science. We agree. Just as experts and evidence have been key assets in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, so too must they, and not sectoral interests, determine our policies to fight the climate crisis.

Record submissions to public consultation urge EU to act on deforestation

A landmark 1,193,652 submissions to the EU's public consultation on deforestation were handed over to the European Commission this afternoon, all of which demanded a strong EU law to protect the world's forests and the rights of people who depend on them.

Weak EU climate deal snubs the science

Early today EU leaders reached a disappointing deal on the bloc’s 2030 climate target.

A properly working single market for sourcing consumer products would save consumers €14 billion

Speaking today ahead of the Commission workshop on the results of their study on Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs), EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren said:

Zero-emission vehicles: European Commission ambitions far removed from today's reality, says ACEA

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) takes note of the EU's Sustainable and Smart Mobility Package, published by the European Commission yesterday. One of the key pillars of this strategy is to boost the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, an objective fully shared by the EU auto industry, which dedicates much of its yearly €60.9 billion R&D budget to decarbonisation.