Online Shopping
Black Friday 2021: A Black Day for the Environment?
Black Friday, which this year takes place on Friday 26 November, marks the start of the Christmas shopping season across Europe. For both traditional and
Online Shopping
The 3 Rs of Shopping: Research, Rights, Redress
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always big dates in the shopping calendar every year, and we expect increased volumes of online transactions this year
Shopping
European Commission launches electronic universal charger
The European Commission takes an important step against e-waste and consumer inconvenience, caused by incompatible chargers for electronic devices by putting forward legislation to establish
Product Conformity
New rules on product safety and consumer credit
The European Commission proposes revisions of two sets of EU rules to enhance consumer rights in a world reshaped by digitalisation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fraud
All You Need to Know on Fake Reviews and False Ratings
We all rely on product and retailer reviews to make an informed purchase, but as recent and prominent scandals have shown, these may be paid for or downright fake. While
Holidays
How to deal with event cancellations
Niamh Condell, Dispute Resolution Advisor with the European Consumer Centre Ireland shares her advice on how to read the Terms and Conditions of pre-purchased tickets
Brexit
European Movement Ireland – Consumer Rights Post Brexit
EMI Brexit Bites Series Consumer Rights europeanmovement.ie/brexit EMI Brexit Bites Publication 2021
Digital Compliance
World Consumer Rights Day 2021
The main aim of the European Commission’s ‘Your future. Your choice’ campaign is to educate and empower citizens on four key consumer topics …
Shopping
Ireland – UK Trade Consumer Rights post Brexit
New regulatory changes for EU-UK trade, including consumer transactions, governing consumer rights and available redress options for Irish consumers who shop with UK traders …
