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Vulnerable consumers [What Europe does for you]
While EU laws protect you as a consumer against many misleading and aggressive commercial practices, they provide special protection for consumers who are particularly vulnerable due to their mental or physical infirmity. Continue reading
Mountaineers [What Europe does for you]
The European mountains offer breath¬taking natural landscapes that attract many visitors and are home to a wide range of plants and animals. Continue reading
Canny shoppers / Bargain hunters [What Europe does for you]
According to EU rules, sellers must indicate product prices clearly, including price per unit, to enable you to compare products easily. Continue reading
Watersports enthusiasts [What Europe does for you]
European rivers, lakes and seas offer plenty of opportunities to practise watersports. Swimming is by far the most popular activity, but you can also dive, surf or sail, or paddle in a canoe or on a stand-up board. Continue reading
Online shoppers [What Europe does for you]
Like many of us, you probably shop online. The use of devices connected to the internet like computers, mobile phones and tablets to buy goods (e.g. clothes and toys), access digital content (movies, e-books), and book services (e.g. hotel booking, car rental) online is increasing. Continue reading
Fashion shoppers [What Europe does for you]
Do you love shopping for clothes? Even if you are a dedicated follower of fashion, you may not be aware of the impact that EU laws have on the fashion items you buy. Continue reading
People unhappy with their purchase [What Europe does for you]
Have you have ever bought something that you weren’t happy with when you got home? If so, EU rules provide you with a certain set of rights. Continue reading
Parents and parents-to-be [What Europe does for you]
As soon as you find out that you are going to become a parent, you are confronted with a new situation that requires not only mental readiness but also some basic equipment. Continue reading
Phone and internet users [What Europe does for you]
Almost all of us use telecom services: about 82 % of EU citizens have used the internet in the last 3 months, 360 million Europeans use it every day and there are around 700 million SIM cards currently in circulation in the EU. Continue reading
Consumers purchasing smartphones [What Europe does for you]
Your smartphone provides you with many very useful services, such as communication, navigation, entertainment, and payment. As smartphones have become vital accessories for many people, it is important that they are reliable, safe and available when needed. Continue reading
Consumers purchasing electric appliances [What Europe does for you]
Electrical appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines are found in almost every European home, along with dryers, freezers, dishwashers and small appliances such as toasters and kettles. Continue reading
Cosmetics users [What Europe does for you]
With European elections coming up in May 2019, you probably want to know how the European Union impacts your daily life, before you think about voting. In the latest in a series of posts on what Europe does for you, your family, your business and your wellbeing, we look at what Europe does for cosmetics users. Continue reading
Package holiday makers [What Europe does for you]
With European elections coming up in May 2019, you probably want to know how the European Union impacts your daily life, before you think about voting. In the latest in a series of posts on what Europe does for you, your family, your business and your wellbeing, we look at what Europe does for package holiday makers. Continue reading
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