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EU set to clamp down on online scams

e-commerce pexels photo.jpg (BRUSSELS) – EU ministers agreed Monday a general approach to strengthen cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws in the digital age.Consumer…

Comparative advertising must not mislead, rules EU Court

Photo by Tomasz Sienicki (LUXEMBOURG) – The European Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled against inaccurate and misleading advertising practices which compare prices between shops while using different formats and…

Brussels hails Amazon, Apple audiobooks deal

Image Audible.com (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission welcomed Thursday an agreement to end all exclusivity obligations concerning audiobook supply and distribution between Amazon’s subsidiary Audible and Apple.The agreement between Amazon/Audible…

Improved car rental practices earn EU assent

Photo by Jonathan Billinger (BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission gave Europe’s major car rental companies the nod of approval Thursday for new improved practices agreed to improve the treatment of…