Publications

Want to know more about EU consumer rights, current and future challenges consumers face or about ECC-Net? This page provides an overview of position papers, research reports, information resources and anniversary reports.

ECC-Net anniversary flyer front and back page

ECC-Net Celebrates 20th Anniversary 

Since 2005, the ECC Network (ECC-Net) has been dedicated to protecting consumer rights across the EU, Norway, and Iceland. Visit our anniversary page to discover various initiatives undertaken by ECC-Net and local ECCs over the years.

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Publications
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2020
2020 - ECC-Net's 15th anniversary

Read more about the activities and achievements of our pan-European network between 2015 and 2020.

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2019
2019 - ECC-Net's perspective on financial service in europe

Access to financial services is key for consumer who like to shop across border and travel to different EU countries. Based on the questions and complaints the ECC-Net has received over the past few years, we have compiled a list of issues we consider worth improving. 

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2019
ECC-Net's Contribution to the European Parliament Elections

A collection of best practices and consumer laws within the EU, various joint ECC Network projects and surveys that served as input for the 2019 elections.

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2019
2019 - ECC-Net's perspective on geoblocking regulation (EU) 2018/302

EU Geo-blocking Regulation raised many expectations among consumers who hoped they would finally abe able to access goods and services at better prices throughout the EU. To what extent have consumers’ expectations been met?

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2017
2017 - ECC-Net's research about counterfeit goods in europe

A complete guide on how to avoid the risks of buying counterfeits on the Internet based on research collected by the entire European Consumer Centres Network.

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2016
2016 - ECC-Net's research about fraud in cross border e-commerce

This report researches and highlights the problems consumers face when shopping online. It also provides tips and practical advice on how to avoid falling victim to scams.

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