Press releases

Last night, the EU reached a deal on the right to repair proposal that will help consumers repair their goods more easily and use their products longer. BEUC welcomes the new rules which will put pressure on producers to make high quality and repairable products.

Today, the EU reached an agreement to ensure broader protection for consumers if harmed by defective products. Consumers will finally be able to claim compensation with less difficulty. This update to the almost 40-year-old Product Liability Directive was urgently needed to adapt to the digital world around us.

Today, the European Commission published the long-awaited Passenger Mobility Package which includes Passenger Rights initiatives and a proposal for a revised Package Travel Directive. These important files could secure more rights for passengers and holidaymakers when travelling and booking package travel. BEUC welcomes the intention to update EU passenger rights and ensure their enforcement. However, some of today’s proposals are not enough.

Today, the European Parliament has adopted rules that will give consumers new rights enabling them to use their products longer. BEUC supports the Parliament’s position, which will pressure producers to ensure their products are repairable and of good quality. We call on Member States to adopt an equally ambitious position for upcoming negotiations.