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Chargeback in the EU/EEA
… Chargeback in the EU/EEA 11 January 2023 This report aims to clarify the legal bases for chargeback … e-commerce across Europe. As outlined in a comprehensive report by the European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net), … or disputed transactions. Key findings Legal framework The report emphasizes two main directives—Directive 2007/64/EC on …
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E-Commerce Trust Marks
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Empowering ECCs as ADR Contact Points: Boosting Cross-Border Consumer Protection
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Passenger Mobility Package: Feedback from the ECC-Net
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Mileage Verification with Car-Pass: Ensuring Accuracy for Vehicles Abroad
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Consumer Empowerment: ECC-Net's Recommendations Post-European Elections 2024/2029
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High Demand for ECC-Net's Services: 9 Million Euro Recovery for Consumers
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Unveiling Counterfeit Consumer Behavior: EUIPO Study Insights
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EU Consumer Rights for Displaced Ukrainians
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Scam: Fraudulent 'Consumer Protection Representatives' Impersonating ECC-Net
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Improving EU Bus 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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EU Safer Internet Day 2025: Digital Safety in Online Environments
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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
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ECC-Net Calls for Stronger Enforcement to End IBAN Discrimination in the EU