Press releases

Consumers will benefit from new basic housing standards that will allow them to use less energy to heat or cool their homes, according to the European Commission’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive announced today, part of its ‘Fit for 55’ climate package. However, the Commission’s Gas Package – also released today – sends mixed signals to consumers about the future of heating and their rights in the sector.

Today online dating app Grindr has been served a €6m fine for illegally exploiting its users’ data following an initial complaint by Norwegian consumer group Forbrukerrådet, a BEUC member, in January 2020.

The European Commission today unveiled new plans for more efficient and sustainable travel, part of a larger EU strategy on ‘sustainable and smart mobility’. For the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), this is a good step towards cleaning up transport.

A crucial vote in the EU Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee on landmark legislation to regulate digital services – the Digital Services Act - has produced some noteworthy results for consumers, but should have gone much further.