Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine The Independent UK · Jul 2
EU calls for energy vouchers, social tariffs and VAT reductions to curb soaring prices The European Commission's short-term protections are paired with expectations of behavioural change, including reduced energy consumption or participation in demand flexibility schemes. Euronews · Apr 22
EU lawmakers fail to agree on new air passengers' rights law European Union co-legislators have proven unable to settle on a compromise text that has been on hold for more than a decade. The law was intended to enhance passenger rights, but airlines argue it could put them out of business. Euronews · Dec 2, 2025
Customs duties: What will be the possible impact on consumers in Europe? The prices of European products are likely to rise in the United States. Conversely, the trade agreement should not cause inflation in Europe, as the EU has not introduced counter-tariffs on American products. Euronews · Jul 30, 2025
Is it possible to balance the interests of air passengers and airlines? The legal reform of air passenger rights in the EU is causing controversy. The changes to the regulations introduce new measures, such as allowing airlines to charge for hand luggage. This episode explains what to expect when flying within the EU. Euronews · Jun 24, 2025
EU clinches deal to ease cross-border data protection cooperation Investigations under the General Data Protection Regulation must now be completed in 15 months. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
Calls for EU to intervene in row over charges for hand baggage on budget airlines Airlines including Ryanair and easyJet have been accused of ‘exploiting consumers’ and ignoring a ruling over charges The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025
European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees ‘violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice. Euronews · May 22, 2025
European Consumer Organization alleges game companies including Activision, Electronic Arts, Epic, and Ubisoft are 'tricking' consumers with premium in-game currencies The org is calling on the European Commission to "stop the unfair practices" inherent in the sale and use of virtual currencies in videogames. PC Gamer · Sep 12, 2024
European video gaming majors Supercell and Ubisoft face a complaint for designing games that 'trick' gamers into spending more money The world of video games “shouldn’t be a place where companies bend the rules to increase profits,” said the director of a consumer group. Fortune · Sep 12, 2024