EU proposes end to ‘five tabs, three apps and a prayer’ for cross-border train bookings

EU's new plans to boost rail travel "could be just the ticket to help consumers fall in love with train travel again” 🚆- our @arcapde.bsky.social in @euractiv.com 👇

The EU's Passenger Package could be just the ticket for consumers to fall in love with rail travel again by ensuring: ✅ Easier ticket booking on more platforms ✅ More passenger rights (e.g. re-routing, hotels) when things go wrong Our reaction 👇

Stronger supplies of antibiotics, vaccines, insulin and other medicines resulting in improved patients’ access: the EU just agreed on its Critical Medicines Act “A major step in preventing shortages [...] supporting more resilient health systems.” Full reaction here: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...

Biotechnologies are increasingly shaping Europe’s health and food systems, directly affecting patients and consumers. How can the 🇪🇺 ensure these new rules never compromise patients' safety and uphold public trust? Check BEUC's latest recommendations to find out 👇 www.beuc.eu/tools/key-po...

Unhealthy diets are a major cause of NCDs, leading to nearly 1M deaths and cost the EU almost 2% of its GDP. Healthier diets need a systemic approach; they must be the easy and affordable choice for consumers. This is a glimpse of BEUC's intervention at the Parliament's EAT-Lancet EU report event👇

Tomorrow @claudio-teixeira.bsky.social will speak at @politico.eu's AI & Tech week to discuss the Commission’s new data strategy and the impact of the digital omnibus on consumers data privacy rights online. Do you have any questions? Find us there and let's talk! #POLITICOAITech

Good news last night as @europarl.europa.eu gave its green light to the Payment Services Regulation. It will mean strong incentives on Payment Services Providers to identify and stop fraud before it happens from 2028 🛡️ Read more on what it means & how we helped ensure strong consumer protections 👇

Interesting article from our 🇬🇧 member Which? about low carbon tech and flexible energy tariffs. Which? research underlines what we see elsewhere i.e. adopting low carbon tech can be a route into more and those that do are much more likely to choose a smart tariff 👇

🔴 Last chance to register! Don’t miss the opportunity to join us tomorrow to discuss consumers’ digital rights in the Omnibus era at 14:00 CET and exchange with policymakers, regulators, consumer advocates and industry representatives 👉 www.beuc.eu/events/uphol...

''Everything is so expensive" - the crisis in the Middle East is putting up prices across the board and energy prices are no exception. Some top tips from our 🇦🇹 member @arbeiterkammer.at 👇

The days of gas as a home-heating solution will eventually come to an end, as consumers move to cleaner options like heat pumps. But not everyone will switch overnight meaning higher costs for those still connected. We've released a new report on how to protect consumers in this transition 👇

Real-world emissions of hybrid cars are nearly 5 times higher than official data according to @transportenvironment.org, costing owners up to €500 more in fuel p/year. These hidden costs could be disclosed with a more representative EU car label showing real-world data. Read more 👇

Interesting new reporting from @desmog.com and @politico.com reveals campaign against heat pumps by PR exec with links to the gas industry 👇

The EU has proposed a series of measures to help consumers through the energy crisis. "Reducing charges and taxes and targeting support to where it’s needed could make a real difference to consumers’ energy costs," said BEUC's @arcapde.bsky.social via @euronews.com:

The EU's new energy crisis package could help consumers now and longer-term by: ⬇️ Reducing electricity taxes & network charges 🆘 Targeting support to those who need it 💡 Decarbonising the economy to protect consumers from the next fossil fuel crisis. Our take:

The EU's new energy crisis package could help consumers now and longer-term by: ⬇️ Reducing electricity taxes & network charges 🆘 Targeting support to those who need it 💡 Decarbonising the economy to protect consumers from the next fossil fuel crisis. Our take:

In the current geopolitical context, some airlines have started to charge consumers fuel surcharges after they bought their tickets. www.reuters.com/business/spa... BEUC says airlines must inform consumers of all charges included in the final ticket price before they buy it. Full article👇

With ongoing uncertainty about fossil fuel prices, consumer interest in electric cars is surging 🚗🔌 Sales of new EVs up 40% or more in 1st quarter of 2026 in 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 🇵🇱. Decarbonisation is the best way to protect consumers against the next fossil fuel crisis - via @theguardian.com 👇

Widespread unfair charges on hand-luggage, seating or practices like "no-show" clauses financially harm consumers choosing air travel. The ongoing revision of the Air Passenger Rights is the opportunity for the EU to clarify rules to fully protect passengers. See how👇 www.beuc.eu/factsheets/u...

How much extra does it cost to shop ecolabelled? You might be surprised! Indeed, it can actually save consumers money, as we explain in our new blog article 👇 With more EU Ecolabel products than ever on the market, now it’s up to retailers to play their part 🛒

How much extra does it cost to shop ecolabelled? You might be surprised! Indeed, it can actually save consumers money, as we explain in our new blog article 👇 With more EU Ecolabel products than ever on the market, now it’s up to retailers to play their part 🛒

🎉 It's easier than ever to shop sustainably in the EU. There are now more than 100,000 products with an #EUEcolabel in Europe. The Ecolabel rewards frontrunner companies for best- in-class products and sets strict environmental & health requirements. environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circu...

📱 Did you know, you now have more choice iOS devices over your default apps settings? You can now choose which navigation, email or search engine to set as the default option. ✅ Slowly but surely, the Digital Markets Act is beginning to deliver #ChoiceByDefault️! www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...

Consumer interest in electric cars is surging across Europe ❇️ As @theguardian.com says "the rising cost of petrol highlights the cheaper power available from a plug" 🔌 Consumer enquiries for EVs at dealerships are up in: 🇬🇧 +23% 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇮🇹 + around 40% 🇫🇷 +160%!

Europeans are already paying the price for the latest fossil fuel crisis. But the way ahead to protect consumers is clear: decarbonising our economies and getting rid of fossil fuels. 🎧 Listen to more on the @euronews.com podcast 👇

👏 Good news! Following our complaint, Nestlé and now Coca-Cola have committed to changing their practices to stop misleading consumers about the recyclability of their products: commission.europa.eu/topics/consu...

''Fragile ceasefire, fragile energy system: How will Europeans cope?" BEUC's @fredericoosilva.bsky.social talked about what the EU can do to protect consumers in yet another fossil fuel crisis on the @euronews.com podcast with Méabh McMahon 🎧 Listen now 👇

New polling from @politico.eu shows overwhelming support for shift to renewables. Around 60% want Europe to either speed up or maintain its transition to renewables: www.politico.eu/article/poll... We agree. The EU needs to speed up its renewables deployment as we say in our new paper:

📨 Messaging is becoming more open. BirdyChat and Haiket are the first third party messaging services that will interoperate with WhatsApp. Thanks to the Digital Markets Act, users on these apps can send and receive messages with WhatsApp users.

The Food and Feed Safety Simplification Omnibus may put EU consumer protection at risk. Strong food and feed safety build trust in the food system. More flexibility may mean fewer safeguards. Our new key points for consumers explain why this matters 👇 www.beuc.eu/tools/key-po...

JOB AD | We are looking for a new member to join our Communications team and support our work on Sustainable Consumption and Production, and Consumer Rights! More information ⤵️

🌍 En el #DíaMundialDeLaSalud queremos recordar que lo que comemos no solo afecta a nuestro planeta, sino también a nuestra salud. Agustín Reyna (@arcapde.bsky.social), director de @beuc.eu, habla sobre la necesidad de que comedores y espacios públicos ofrezcan opciones más saludables y sostenibles🫛

With consumers having to pay the price again for (yet) another fossil fuel crisis, we have published a new paper detailing how to protect consumers. It includes both short- and long-term measures to protect consumers both now and in the future 👇

With consumers having to pay the price again for (yet) another fossil fuel crisis, we have published a new paper detailing how to protect consumers. It includes both short- and long-term measures to protect consumers both now and in the future 👇

🔄 Cross‑platform sharing has levelled up! Thanks to the Digital Market Act, AirDrop will interoperate with Quick Share, starting with Google’s Pixel 10 devices and expanding to more Android phones over time. Want to discover more #ChoiceByDefault benefits of the DMA? www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...

Buying a car is one of the most significant investments consumers can make 🚗 But it can be overwhelming given the number of options. Revamped car labelling could make it easier to guide consumers towards more affordable & sustainable choices. Here's how 👇

Five years ago, @beuc.eu, together with its national members, already pointed out that used electric cars were, in many cases, a cost-effective option (particularly when combined with smart charging).

The Common Agricultural Policy influences what is economically viable for farmers, how markets respond to shocks, what foods are available to consumers, and at what price. How can it best respond to consumers expectations? Our new two-pager sums it up for you 👇 www.beuc.eu/tools/key-po...

With (yet) another fossil fuel crisis causing prices shocks again, we have come up with some policy proposals to help protect consumers: ✅ In the short term ✅ Against future price shocks www.beuc.eu/news/how-pro...

The war in the Middle East has triggered another energy shock, with consumers having to pay the price (yet) again. We've published a new paper today detailing how to protect consumers through the crisis. It includes both short- and long-term measures to protect consumers now and in the future 👇

With Europe facing another fossil fuel crisis, many consumers are looking for solutions to save on their energy bills. But measures like installing solar panels can be difficult for those who rent. So how do you do it? This blog (from the last energy crisis in 2022) is still as relevant today 👇

Google wants Android developers to register with them before distributing apps outside the Play Store. Alongside 60+ organisations, we urge Google to withdraw this policy and work on open source, secure solutions that protect consumers without limiting competition👉 keepandroidopen.org/open-letter/

Forever chemicals a.k.a PFAS are everywhere in our lives and can present risks to health and the environment. Yet, rules on these harmful substances are insufficient. Things may start moving at EU-level with a recent report from the European Chemicals Agency supporting a broad ban on PFAS.

With Europe facing another fossil fuel crisis, many consumers are looking for solutions to save on their energy bills. But measures like installing solar panels can be difficult for those who rent. So how do you do it? This blog (from the last energy crisis in 2022) is still as relevant today 👇

The end of impunity for online platforms is coming! With the EU’s new customs reform, it will finally become harder for unsafe products sold online to enter consumers’ homes. 📦 www.beuc.eu/press-releas...

🕵️ New evidence shows Temu still sells poorly-designed products, sometimes containing harmful and illegal chemicals and posing real risks of burns, electric shock and fire. Discover the latest results from our members new research 👉 www.beuc.eu/reports/test...

🔍 A narrowed AI Act scope risks fragmentation and leaves major consumer risks unaddressed. As negotiations on the AI omnibus start, BEUC calls for keeping critical safeguards to protect consumers and their fundamental rights in the AI Act ⬇️ www.beuc.eu/press-releas...

🇪🇺🇺🇸 The European Parliament sends an important signal on the deal between the EU and the US: our laws are not up for negotiation and the threat of tariffs will not lead to weakening consumer protection. It is essential to ensure that trade policy works for people, not against them.

📧 Whether you prefer Outlook, Proton, or another provider, since May 2025 you can create a Google account without ever touching Gmail. #ChoiceByDefault means more choice, more competition and more control for users ⚖️ That’s the DMA in action: www.beuc.eu/factsheets/y...