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A day ahead of what could be the final negotiations between the EU institutions on the Digital Services Act, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) is urging the negotiators to be bold and not water down important provisions on the table that are necessary to better protect consumers online.

Today Member States approved an update to the rules on roaming, extending the existing rules to 2032 and introducing improvements that will further benefit consumers. The new rules will now enter into force as of July of this year.

As a part of the Circular Economy package, two proposals from the European Commission will give new rights to consumers and provide them with easier access to more sustainable and durable products.
New requirements for manufacturers of products will be a tangible improvement for consumers. Manufacturers will have to abide by important sustainability criteria such as durability, repairability, upgradeability and chemicals in their products’ design.
Both proposals also introduce new obligations for companies to present key information about the durability and repairability of their products, making it easier for consumers to find and choose the more sustainable option.

The EU institutions last night struck a major deal to regulate Big Tech through the Digital Markets Act (DMA) which should greatly benefit consumers by creating fairer and more competitive digital markets.