BEUC priorities for the next European Commission (2024-2029)

This document compiles the pressing issues that consumer groups from the BEUC network expect the European Commission to tackle in its 2024-2029 mandate. As usual, we do not stop at  describing the problem, but we also propose ways out and concrete recommendations for the Commission services to  get there. 

Today’s challenges include the cost-of-living crisis, the climate crisis, the digitalisation of our societies to name a few. Policymakers must address these challenges to protect consumers and improve their lives. Europe should regulate in the following way:

1. Make the sustainable choice the easy and affordable choice
2. Protect and empower all consumers in the digitalised world
3. Consumers must be able to afford life’s necessities
4. Give people rights and the ability to act when something goes wrong

All of the above will truly benefit consumers if the EU and national governments effectively enforce both existing and future laws.