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EU rules on eCommerce 'counter-productive'

The EU is in corrective mode on eCommerce after it created a web of burdensome rules in order to inspire more consumer confidence, argues the author of a report examining European rules on online shopping.

Websites fined in EU ringtone scam sweep

The EU's second sweep of the mobile phone content market - ringtones, wallpapers and other services – reveals a majority of websites flagged for scams were guilty of misleading consumers in all corners of the EU.

E-commerce key to completing internal market, says Kuneva

Pharma industry softens stance on 'advertising' plan

Criminals cashing in on fake swine flu medicines

Consumers turned off by e-shopping, EU report shows [DE]

EU pushes for more transparency of consumer energy bills

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Advertising and Consumer Rights

Advertisers have enjoyed minimal intervention from the European Union, but as adverts increasingly migrate to an unregulated online world, lawmakers and consumer groups are exploring ways to ensure that digital marketing does not infringe consumer rights. (read more)

Aviation security [FR] [DE]

Tighter security measures in airports and planes were adopted to fend off terrorist threats, but airlines warn they could also result in higher costs for passengers at a time when soaring fuel bills are already driving up prices. (read more)

Consumer communications: A more popular EU?

Consumer policy is moving up the European Commission's agenda as the EU becomes increasingly concerned about its popularity level among citizens. (read more)

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