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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

No One Wants to Dispute with Consumers–End of the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform (ODR Platform)

K&L Gates LLP on 7/18/2025

Under the Regulation (EU) No 524/2013 on online dispute resolution for consumer disputes (ODR Regulation) traders established in the European Union (EU) who sell or offer products or services online to consumers residing in...more

The EU Accessibility Act – Impact on Those Doing Business in the EU

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog on 7/18/2025

The European Accessibility Act (“EAA”) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) introduces new accessibility requirements that will apply to a wide range of products and services when they are accessible in the EU, aiming to enhance access...more

New EU Rule Requires Easy “Cancel Contract” Button for Online Sales

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog on 7/17/2025

A recent update to EU consumer law will require many businesses selling online to offer a simpler, more accessible way for customers to cancel contracts within the standard 14-day cooling-off period....more

EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network finds consumer law breaches in the e-commerce sector

White & Case LLP on 5/30/2025

The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) found that the online marketplace and fast fashion e-retailer SHEIN engaged in a range of practices that are in breach of EU consumer law. Scope of the CPC coordinated...more

Be Sued or Be Fined: European Commission Proposes Consumer Protections Expanding Class Actions and Enforcement Powers

Jones Day on 4/17/2018

A proposal released by the European Commission for tightening consumer protection regulations in the European Union includes an expansion of both class actions and enforcement powers. The proposal, titled "The New Deal for...more

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