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Turunen MEP: ‘There are many situations that can make us vulnerable as consumers’
Danish MEP Emilie Turunen explains why the European Commission should strengthen protections for the elderly, disabled and other potentially vulnerable consumers.
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Building a single e-commerce market
The regulatory framework in Europe is still a barrier for growth for e-commerce, says Marc Lolivier.
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Parliament steps up pressure on food, beverage ads
The European Parliament has renewed calls to curb food and beverage advertising aimed at children and young people, with some MEPs even calling for a total ban on beer commercials aimed at youth. But it's not necessary, says the industry, "We can regulate ourselves".
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MEPs want stronger consumer rules for seniors, children
Europe’s consumer laws fail to protect the most vulnerable people, say member of the European Parliament who called for tougher measures to prevent senior citizens, children and the disabled from being victims of rip-offs or aggressive marketing.
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British MPs want food law to better protect consumers
An influential British parliamentary committee has issued a damning report on the government’s food policy, calling for more sustainable production and far clearer food labelling regulations to help consumers make better choices about what they eat.
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Mortgage consumer rules: Safe as houses?
A spat in the European parliament over how much protection should be afforded to consumers buying mortgages reflects ongoing tensions between the right to invest in property and the need to curb the type of easy credit at the origin of the 2008 financial crisis.
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Danish MEPs champion new rights for ‘vulnerable consumers’
In a resolution adopted last week, the European Parliament defined what 'vulnerable consumers' are - the elderly, the needy as well as those with mental and physical disabilities. But every consumer can be considered vulnerable, argue two Danish MEPs interviewed by EURACTIV.
