The European Consumer Centre Ireland receives many queries in relation to shopping woes and unclear consumer rights when buying on what are believed to be
“On 31 December 2020, the transition period for the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU ended. This means that the UK is now formally a
Online (third-party) booking sites are proving an increasingly popular option among consumers. They allow visitors to compare different rates and deals on hotels, airlines and
The European Commission published the conclusions of its first short-term review of the 2018 Geo-blocking Regulation, which prohibits unjustified geographical restrictions in the sale of
ECC Ireland looks at how we shop now and what we should be aware of when shopping on- and offline… Increased online spending over COVID-dominated
In 2021 many Irish consumers are expected to use their savings in unprecedented sales deals offered by both Irish shops and international retailers. Here is
The European Commission’s newly-launched ‘New Consumer Agenda’ aims to empower European consumers to play an active role in the green and digital transitions …
The Consumer Market Monitoring Survey 2019 carried out by Ipsos for the European Commission confirms findings in the European Consumer Centre’s own Annual Report 2019
The European Union and the United Kingdom are negotiating future partnerships covering all areas agreed in the joint Political Declaration of the end of 2020
