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Drop-shipping in Europe: How Does it Work? Everything You Need to Know!
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VAT for Cross-Border E-Commerce Transactions Changes on 1 July 2021
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Timeshares in Europe: How Does it Work? Everything You Need to Know!
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European Energy Labels — Good for the Environment and Your Wallet
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Hop on and be part of the European Year of Rail 2021!
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No Legal Vacuum: Commission Proposes New Rules for Digital Platforms
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Commission Revises EU Rules on Product Safety and Consumer Credit
… digitalisation and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commission is reinforcing its safety net for EU consumers in several … in particularly the most vulnerable ones. That’s exactly what we do with our revision of the existing EU rules on … unsafe products still circulate on the EU market, creating an uneven playing field for businesses and an important cost …
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Ecommerce and the Pandemic: 9 Trends and Learnings During Two Years of COVID-19
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Scam Notice: Beware of Phishing Emails
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ECCs France and Germany welcome EU Commissioner Reynders and Minister Lemoyne
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ECC Network Services Open to Ukrainian Citizens in the EU
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World Consumer Rights Day: 19 Sustainable Consumer Trends From All Over Europe
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Consumer and Travel Rights Factsheets Available in Ukrainian
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Educational Toolkit for Young Consumers
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ECC-Net Provides Teaching Materials for Young Consumers
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How Sustainable is the ECC Network?
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Parcel Price Comparison Tool Now Available in All EU Languages
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55% of Screened Online Car Rental Intermediaries Violate EU Law
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World Tourism Day: Beware of (Hidden) Additional Holiday Costs
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European Commission Launches Public Consultation on (Online) Consumer Protection
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5 Tips for Safe Shopping on Black Friday
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50 Years of EU Consumer Rights: A Festive Online Celebration
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EU Cross-Border Dispute Resolution on the Agenda
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Digital Fairness Fitness Check
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Geo-blocking
… (EU) 2018/302 addresses unjustified online sales discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of … In cases of unjustified geo-blocking or other forms of discrimination based on nationality or place of residence, … the application and effective implementation of non-discrimination rules throughout the internal market …
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ECC-Net’s Contribution to European Parliament Elections
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Wishlist: Financial Retail Services
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Avoiding Risks of Counterfeit Products
… One of the most alarming aspects of counterfeit goods is the potential health risk they pose. Counterfeit … and destroyed by customs authorities, resulting in no product and no refund. Moreover, counterfeit goods often lack … bargains If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Use secure payment methods Opt for payment methods that …
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Chargeback in the EU/EEA
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Buying a Car in another EU Country
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Air Passenger Rights: Settling Disputes
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E-Commerce Trust Marks
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15th Anniversary of the ECC Network
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10th Anniversary of the ECC Network
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The New Consumer Magazine 50th Anniversary
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New Consumer Agenda
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New EU Consumer Protection Rules on Consumer Credit
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New EU Consumer Protection Rules on Product Safety
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New EU VAT rules as of 1 July 2021
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Celebrate 50 Years of Consumer Protection
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Safer Internet Day 2023: Together for a Better Internet
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30th Anniversary: What Has the Single Market Brought European Consumers?
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ECC Online Forms Rewarded for Promoting Clear Language
… ECC Online Forms Rewarded for Promoting Clear Language 08 March 2023 The … contain all data ECC advisors need to solve the consumer’s complaint against a trader. The amount of queries that fall … needs and are linked directly to ECC-Net’s central complaint handling system. ECC Finland Read the press release …
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World Consumer Rights Day: 5 Tips for Online Payments
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Understanding the Risks of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
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The European Consumer Centres Network in 2022
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Geo-blocking – still an area of concern for ECC-Net
… Enable the application and effective implementation of non-discrimination rules throughout the internal market The regulation covers both direct and indirect discrimination mainly based on: The nationality The place of … enforcement of the Geo-blocking regulation, including on discrimination in passive sales constellations. * ECCs that …
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Artificial Intelligence: How Do We Protect Consumer Rights in AI Applications?
… of tackling bias in algorithms to prevent possible discrimination. Meanwhile, the European Commission has taken … of tackling bias in algorithms to prevent possible discrimination. Meanwhile, the European Commission has taken …
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ECC-Net Recovers 10 Million Euros for Consumers in 2022
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Join us for Europe Day Celebrations this May
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ADR in the Nordic and Baltic Countries
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Counterfeits and Online Piracy: Consumer Attitudes Towards Intellectual Property
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Open Call: Does Your Business or Research Contribute to Consumer Safety?
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Understanding the Risks of Online (Forex) Trading Platforms for Consumers
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Right to Repair in the European Union
… This position paper lists ECC-Net's recommendations of what should be included in the future Directive. The paper … help consumers in the EU? The European Union has set an ambitious goal to become the first climate-neutral … Green Deal. Notably in consumer protection, the ambition is reflected in concrete initiatives, including the right to …
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Safe Ways to Pay: the Pros and Cons of 4 Popular Payment Methods
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ECC-Net Releases New Position and Research Papers
… issues. Geo-blocking The EU geo-blocking ban prohibits the discrimination of consumers based on their nationality, place … Geo-blocking The EU geo-blocking ban prohibits the discrimination of consumers based on their nationality, place …
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State of the Union: Our Democracy in Action
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WORLD TOURISM DAY: EU Flight Cases 2023
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European Commission Wants to Modernise & Simplify Alternative Dispute Resolution
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ECCs Ideal Candidates for ADR Contact Points
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Empowering ECCs as ADR Contact Points: Boosting Cross-Border Consumer Protection
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ECC-Net Launches New Consumer Advice Hub
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Right to Repair: A Step Towards Sustainable Consumption
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Travelling with a disability or reduced mobility
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Call for Influencers - Help Us Protect Young Consumers
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Only 3 Months to the European Parliament Elections
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Passenger Mobility Package: Feedback from the ECC-Net
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European Commission Wants to Improve Rights for Travellers
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ECC-Net’s View on the Passenger Mobility Package
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European Consumer Centres Network’s actions in 2023
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Mileage Verification with Car-Pass: Ensuring Accuracy for Vehicles Abroad
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Research Unveils Manipulative Tactics Impacting Young Consumers in Digital World
… to misleading or manipulative practices in digital marketing strategies. Protecting children and young people … personalised targeting, peer influence, and surreptitious marketing tactics. As digital technologies and online … important to address the concerns and raise awareness of marketing practices targeting young consumers in the digital …
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Consumer Empowerment: ECC-Net's Recommendations Post-European Elections 2024/2029
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ECC-Net’s Cooperation Day
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European Elections 2024: Opportunities for Consumer Protection in the EU
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ECC-Net Participates in European Consumer Summit 2024
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High Demand for ECC-Net's Services: 9 Million Euro Recovery for Consumers
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European Elections: ECC-Net’s Recommendations for the Next Term
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Navigating through European Networks for EU Citizens
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In Memory of Andy Allen, 1968-2024
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Strengthening cooperation between ECC-Net and Travel Net
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How ECC France is Protecting Consumers Before and During the 2024 Olympic Games
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ECC-Net’s Concerns and Proposals for Enhanced Parcel Delivery Standards
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Parcel Delivery Challenges Addressed by ECC-Net in the E-Commerce Sector
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Dropshipping - Recommendations for a Regulation on EU Level
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ECC-Net Wants to Improve Consumer Protection in Relation to Dropshipping
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Reporting Vulnerabilities
… we can to keep our website and systems secure. However, it is possible that a vulnerability might occur. If you find a … to work with you to better protect our users and systems. What is a vulnerability? A vulnerability is a deviation that can lead to an unsafe situation. A weak spot can impact the availability, …
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Unveiling Counterfeit Consumer Behavior: EUIPO Study Insights
… decreased over the years, counterfeiting in the EU is still a major concern. It poses risks to consumer health … and brand type also affect whether someone will buy a fake product. People who care more about values are less likely to … them, the risks associated with purchasing them, and what steps to take if they encounter counterfeit goods. For …
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EU Consumer Rights for Displaced Ukrainians
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EUIPO Urges Sports Fans to Play Fair By Streaming Legally
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Immersed in EU Governance
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Scam: Fraudulent 'Consumer Protection Representatives' Impersonating ECC-Net
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Largest Number of Car Rental Cases in 3 Years
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Improving EU Bus Passenger Rights for Greater Consumer Protection
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Improving EU Sea Passenger Rights for Greater Consumer Protection
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2024 EU Consumer ADR Conference: Insights, Ideas, and Inspiration
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ECC-Net Calls for Stronger Protection for Sea Passengers
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Strengthening EU Bus Passenger Rights: Key Insights from ECC-Net
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EU Safer Internet Day 2025: Digital Safety in Online Environments
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European Consumer Centres Network’s Actions in 2024
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Towards a more effective air passenger rights regulation
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ECC-Net's 20th Anniversary: Two Decades of Consumer Protection
… of Consumer Protection 08 May 2025 Since 2005, the ECC Network has worked to protect consumer rights across the EU, … Since 2005, the ECC Network has worked to protect consumer rights across the EU, …
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20 Years ECC-Net: Local ECC Highlights - Part 1
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ECC Network Marks 20 Years at the 2025 European Consumer Summit
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20 Years ECC Romania
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