Working for safer and empowered EU consumers. Updates from the European Commission's Justice & Consumers DG. RT, quotes from 3rd parties & links ≠ endorsements.
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EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
On 1 July, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the 8th time.
In an uncertain world, our strength is reinforced when we stand together.
In Ireland, the seanfhocal or proverb “Ní neart go cur le chéile” reminds us that we have “Strength with unity”.
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
🇮🇪 Welcome Ireland! Céad míle fáilte!
Ireland will be at the centre of EU policy making for the next six months.
From chairing meetings with EU ministers to driving the EU agenda forward, Ireland will handle multiple roles as a Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Good luck! Ádh mór!
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Everyone deserves to be seen.
Everyone deserves to be safe. 🌈
On #IDAHOT, we stand against hate and discrimination.
Because for too many, being themselves still means taking a risk.
LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 ↓
link.europa.eu/dDRf4r
#UnionOfEquality
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Love should never have to hide 🌈.
Ahead of #IDAHOT:
be yourself, freely.
🔗 LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 ↓
link.europa.eu/dDRf4r
#UnionOfEquality
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Data powers scientific breakthroughs but processing personal data for research may raise complex challenges.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) now offers clarity in its new Guidelines.
Share feedback by 25 June 2026 👉 link.europa.eu/BGwmX8
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the #GDPR’s adoption, the 1st comprehensive data protection framework spanning an entire continent.
Have you ever wondered what the data protection landscape looked like before the GDPR?
Watch the video to find out more!
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Europe has the talent, the ideas and the ambition to become the best place for innovators.
→ link.europa.eu/98NtPw
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
EU Inc. creates a single European company framework.
It is one simple set of rules that works across our entire Single Market of 450 million consumers.
Companies will be able to manage their documents and communicate with administrations fully digitally, in all 27 Member States.
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
With EU Inc., we are making it drastically easier to start and grow a business all across Europe ↓ xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1aKbdboVr…
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
We are introducing EU Inc. To make building and growing a business across the EU faster, simpler, and smarter.
🔸 Start a company in less than 48 hours
🔸 No minimum capital requirement
🔸 Fully online and borderless
ALT Text reads ‘Europe needs innovators. Europe needs founders. EU Inc. is coming.’ Below, a blue line-art illustration of interlocking gears suggests industry and collaboration. European Commission logo in the corner.
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
On 18 March, we’ll propose EU Inc. a single, truly European company structure, for businesses to invest & operate effortlessly across the entire EU. We’ll help companies by defining what makes a company a startup or a scaleup, because innovation must get targeted support.
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Rising oil prices and uncertainty make the clean energy transition more urgent than ever.
Today, we’re presenting a new set of initiatives to boost clean energy investment, strengthen Europe’s energy independence, and help lower energy prices ⬇️
ALT An orange line-art illustration on a textured white background. The illustration depicts a hand holding a power cable that morphs into a lightbulb outline. Inside the lightbulb, a small plant with two leaves grows from the wire. The plug of the cable features the European Union’s circle of stars. To the right, the text reads: "European energy: built for the planet, priced for the people." The logo of the European Commission is visible in the bottom right corner.
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
In today's Energy Package, the Commission presents new measures to boost investment in homegrown #CleanEnergy solutions, increase resilience and reduce energy prices ⚡️💶
Press release 🔗 link.europa.eu/vc4M4x
#AffordableEnergy
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
📢Calling all Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) bodies & Qualified Entities!
This new call aims to facilitate consumers' access to effective ADR bodies & build the capacity of Qualified Entities to efficiently protect consumers’ collective interests.
🔗link.europa.eu/77tdgw
ALT New Call for Proposals: For action grants to provide financial contributions to ADR Bodies and RAD Qualified Entities (SMP-CONS-2026-ADR-RAD) Apply by 21 May 2026! #SingleMarket
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
🚸Safer Internet Day 2026 is almost here!
Join schools, families, educators, industry & institutions worldwide in creating a safer, better internet for everyone.
Discover events online & across the globe during the whole month: link.europa.eu/CQJrDn
#SID2026 @safeinternetday
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Towards the world’s biggest area for safe data flows 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇷
We have adopted an adequacy decision with Brazil.
➡️ Biggest area of free & safe data flows in the world
✅ Trust & high data protection standards
👥 670 million consumers benefit
🔗link.europa.eu/KQhXMk
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
📢 Call for applications for the Financial Services User Group (FSUG).
We are looking for new members with solid experience in retail finance to join the FSUG for its 2026–2030 mandate.
Apply by 31 January 2026.
✍ link.europa.eu/xTBTFG
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EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
As of today, EU countries are issuing the new EU Emergency Travel Document to EU citizens who lose their passport while travelling abroad.
It is valid for a single journey to the holder’s EU countries of nationality or residence, or exceptionally, to another destination.
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
Read more 🔗link.europa.eu/Y9KwYW
EU Consumer Affairs retweeted
We welcome the political agreement reached among the @Europarl_EN & EU countries on the Omnibus I simplification package.
A significant step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU companies grow, innovate, and create quality jobs.
