Last year, 4.6 billion lower-value parcels entered the 🇪🇺 from third countries; if they were evenly distributed, everyone in Europe would receive as many as 10 packages. BEUC's expert @myky-ta.bsky.social was on Slovenian radio to explain the rise of e-commerce, challenges and possible answers ⤵️

🌐 Digital trade agreements must work for people, not just profits. As we enter a new era of trade policy, let’s make sure it’s balanced, inclusive, and responsible 📽️ Check out this short explainer video where BEUC, EDRi, and ETUC raise key questions about locking access to source code in trade deals

The TACD is speaking out against U.S. tariff pressure on the EU. 76 civil society groups urge the U.S. to abandon threats aimed at weakening digital and competition laws and call on the EU to stand firm in protecting consumers. We need cooperation, not retaliation. tacd.org/tacd-opposes...

Every day, children go online and are exposed to privacy-invasive, addictive and manipulative designs - often driven by commercial interests. Less than 1 in 10 people feel that enough is being done to protect children in the digital space. To change this, BEUC has set out key policy recommendations

Are minors safe online today? Unfortunately, this is not the case. The profit-at-all-cost business model embodied in most of online services puts us all, and especially kids, at risk of very real harms We need effective solutions to address the legal gaps! #childprotectiononline #consumerprotec

🌎♻ If opposing the #Mercosur trade agreement seems straightforward, shaping a more sustainable and consumer-friendly EU trade policy presents a far more nuanced challenge. This discussion could not be more relevant in today’s debates over what kind of trade policy meets consumers' expectations.

With media reports that the EU-#Mercosur trade deal could be concluded next week - which @ec.europa.eu has denied in the meantime -, it looks like a good moment to re-post @beuc.bsky.social's take on why the deal would fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability 👇 www.beuc.eu/press-releas...

Some onlookers hoped Trump's tariff threats might be used as leverage for negotiation, and wouldn't be implemented in full. That hope is being dashed. Bold promises for immediate Day One tariffs suggest commerical disruption and damage is being frontloaded www.economist.com/finance-and-...

“For nearly 16 years, the absence of nutrient profiles has allowed health and nutrition claims to appear on products laden with salt, fat, or sugar,” @beuc.bsky.social’s @emmacalvert.bsky.social said. www.euractiv.com/section/agri...

🌍🤝#COP29: countries have settled on an agreement to finance climate action and adaptation. Although contributions from rich countries could have been higher, the agreement states finance will increase over the next 10 years. 🔗 www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...

As the new political leadership of the European Commission is about to take office, some thoughts on how the Green Deal is already benefiting people and why is so important and necessary to focus on demand-side policies in the next term www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...

Donald Trump threatened to slap huge tariffs on the EU to rid Manhattan of German cars, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel claims.

Moscow will continue using a powerful new missile in its war against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said amid a major escalation in the conflict.

1000 days of glory and courage. Ukraine is fighting for freedom and democracy. 💙💛

Four countries signed environmental trade agreement ACCTS. Not only the agreement legally bans fossil fuels, it eliminates tariffs for sustainable goods and services! The way to go to promote sustainability in trade ♻️ www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/fre...

If you are wondering about seed oils and whether they are bad for health or not, Consumer Reports have got you covered 👇 www.consumerreports.org/health/healt...

DG NEAR will report to Enlargement (Eastern Europe) and Mediterranean (Southern Neighborhood), possibly involving the Commissioner for Simplification.

After the outcome of the French snap election, one can only hope that Germany won’t have the same fate…

starting with switching from X to Bluesky #NewYearNewMe