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Planning a holiday & booking more than one travel service? The 🇪🇺 will protect you.
New rules on Package Travel will strengthen your rights:
✔️ Stronger protection before, during & after your trip
❌ No-fee cancellations in case of extraordinary circumstances
...And more!
👓☀️ Before you look up, look them up.
Got your eclipse glasses ready? Check Safety Gate to see whether yours have been flagged as dangerous. 🔎
All checked? Then eyes to the sky!
link.europa.eu/QkdpWn
#ProductSafety
ALT Person holding eclipse glasses up towards the sky and pointing, with warm sunlight in the background. The European Commission logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
Repair more. Replace less. 🔧
New EU repair rules now mean:
🔹 timely repairs for covered products at a reasonable price
🔹 reasonably priced spare parts
🔹 an extra legal guarantee year for products bought from today when choosing repair
More → link.europa.eu/vfFGMB
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!
Today Ireland 🇮🇪 takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU!
Discover the full programme & priorities @Ireland2026eu ⬇️
🔗irish-presidency.consilium.e…
Did you know that the ECC-Net is working for consumers across borders?
✔️In 29 countries with more than 150 legal experts & insights drawn from over 150.000 cases each year.
✔️It helps consumers across 🇪🇺 in transforming real-time knowledge into stronger consumer protection.
The Digital Fairness Act aims to set clear and fair rules for online services and products, helping ensure your rights as a consumer are protected online, just as offline.
No loopholes. No grey zones.
What happens next? We're continuing to listen and refine our approach.
🌍 Happy European Day of Safe Travel Abroad!
Keen on having an adventure outside the EU this summer?
Make sure to check the travel advice of your EU country for information on your destination & how to prepare for a safe trip!
More info: europa.eu/!7nGx9R
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