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linkhttps://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/consumers_en calendar_today12-05-2009 14:56:53

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The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are on! Are you still looking to buy the tickets? Wondering where to stay during the events? Find all the practical information concerning your stay in France during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games by Centre Européen des Consommateurs France

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We are all part of creating a sustainable future! The new #Right2Repair rules will oblige producers of certain products to offer timely repairs 🔧 at a reasonable price. This means: ✅ Less waste & emissions ✅ No more cost of repurchasing new items More info ↓

Didier Reynders (@dreynders) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today new rules on #Right2Repair enter into force. They will transform the way we consume by making it easier for everyone to repair their goods, instead of automatically replacing them. They will also contribute to the development of the whole ecosystem of repair, reuse and

Today new rules on #Right2Repair enter into force. 

They will transform the way we consume by making it easier for everyone to repair their goods, instead of automatically replacing them. They will also contribute to the development of the whole ecosystem of repair, reuse and
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Revive and restore – give your products a second life. New EU rules enter into force today & will make it easier for consumers to repair goods after the legal guarantee expires. Repairing saves money & resources & leads to less waste and greenhouse gas emissions. #EUGreenDeal

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No one can say that you cannot take a flight because of your wheelchair. 🇪🇺 passenger rights rules protect passengers with reduced mobility from discrimination. They have the same rights to use transport in the EU as other citizens ↓ #TravelTips

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Delays, cancellation or lost luggage – problems you may unfortunately experience when travelling by ✈️ or 🚆. However, you have strong EU rights for all of these. ✈️Air passenger rights: europa.eu/!Rj68GN 🚆 Rail passenger rights: europa.eu/!pt94tC #TravelTips

Delays, cancellation or lost luggage – problems you may unfortunately experience when travelling by ✈️ or 🚆.

However, you have strong EU rights for all of these.

✈️Air passenger rights: europa.eu/!Rj68GN

🚆 Rail passenger rights: europa.eu/!pt94tC

#TravelTips
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Don’t feel like a digital detox this summer? Thanks to free #roaming, since 2017, you are able to use your free minutes, messages and data abroad in the EU. OK, we admit that we still like to brag about this, but for good reason! 😎 #TravelTips

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Did you know some sunscreens can be dangerous for your skin and health? ☀️ Check this list of dangerous products 🧴 identified in EU countries. Before you hit the beach ⛱️, make sure your sunscreen is not on the list. #TravelTips

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#TravelTips 🚗 Rented a car and feel like your rights were not respected? 🚗 Surprised by additional charges to your credit card after you returned home? Check this useful advice from the European Consumer Centres Network

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🤖 The #AIAct empowers EU startups & researchers to take the lead in the global pursuit of trustworthy AI. Striking a balance between user safety & innovation, all while protecting fundamental rights in the EU. ⤵️ Get familiar with the #AI Innovation package. #AIinEurope

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📱 Did your phone go for a dip this summer💦? With the #Right2Repair rules producers will have to repair your phone’s screen, battery, mic, and camera in a timely manner & at a reasonable price, creating less waste and using less resources. More info ↓

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Interested in product safety & circular economy? ✍️ Join this European Commission workshop! 📢 Present your views & recommendations on how to ensure product safety in a sustainable economy & support the implementation of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Register ↓

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Applications are still open for the next round of the #BlueBookTraineeship! 🇪🇺 Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional making a career shift, there is no age limit to apply! Don’t miss the chance to spend 5 unforgettable months with us!

Digital EU 🇪🇺 (@digitaleu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚗 The #AIAct will drive innovation while ensuring your safety. Fasten your seatbelt & get ready for the future of #AIinEurope! The new rules will: 🔹prohibit #AI practices that pose unacceptable risks 🔹determine a list of high-risk applications 🔹& much more!

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All good things come to an end - but some of them sooner than they should 😔. If the souvenirs you bought on holiday such as shoes 👟 or clothes 👚 are faulty remember you have a 2-year guarantee. The seller must repair or replace faulty goods free of charge ↓ #TravelTips

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#AIinEurope = Opportunities The Commission is boosting gen-AI through #HorizonEU & the #DigitalEU Programme, with €4B in investments to: 👨‍🎓 Strengthen EU’s AI talent 🏦 Encourage public & private investments 🌐 Accelerate the development of Common EU Data Spaces for #AI

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🍦Want to help the planet & eat your ice cream too? Repairing instead of replacing broken goods creates less emissions & uses less resources. With the #Right2Repair rules producers will have to repair your fridge & freezer in a timely manner & at a reasonable price. More ↓

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📜 The #DigitalPrinciples guides the EU in promoting an inclusive, prosperous & sustainable digital society for everyone! 1⃣ People at the centre 2⃣ Solidary & Inclusion 3⃣ Freedom of choice 4⃣ Participation 5⃣ Safety & Security 6⃣ Sustainability Discover your digital rights↓

Věra Jourová (@verajourova) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‼️True landmark in global governance of the #AI! Today we are signing Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on #ArtificialIntelligence. 👉 1st legally binding instrument on AI at international level 👉 respecting human rights, #democracy & the #RuleOfLaw 👉 in line w/ European #AIAct

‼️True landmark in global governance of the #AI! 

Today we are signing <a href="/coe/">Council of Europe</a>’s Framework Convention on #ArtificialIntelligence. 

👉 1st legally binding instrument on AI at international level
👉 respecting human rights, #democracy &amp; the #RuleOfLaw 
👉 in line w/ European #AIAct