Commission presents 2030 Consumer Agenda
The EU’s 2030 Consumer Agenda outlines new digital fairness, enforcement, cross‑border, and sustainability initiatives that will significantly tighten consumer protection in digital markets.
Digital Fairness Act
Digital Fairness Act to target loot boxes and manipulative game design
EU MEPs back a Digital Fairness Act push to curb manipulative online features targeting minors, including loot boxes, with privacy-preserving age assurance and stronger safe-by-design duties.
Commission seeks to cut cookie consent banners across EU websites
Brussels weighs scaling back e-Privacy cookie consent via centralized preferences and limited exceptions, pitting industry’s GDPR alignment against privacy advocates ahead of the Digital Fairness Act.
European Commission launches consultation on the Digital Fairness Act
The Commission’s proposed Digital Fairness Act would tighten EU consumer protection across pricing, design, personalization, subscriptions, and influencer marketing, with consultations open through October 9, 2025.
Denmark pushes for EU-wide social media ban for children under 15
Denmark is leading an EU push for stricter online child protection, including a possible ban on social media for under-15s and stronger age verification measures.
Meta under EU scrutiny for alleged targeting of depressed teens with online ads
The EU is intensifying scrutiny of Meta over allegations of targeting depressed teens with ads, amid ongoing investigations and new safeguards under the Digital Services Act.
EC gives update on EU digital law enforcement
The EU strengthens enforcement of digital laws, prepares AI and election integrity measures, and emphasizes sovereignty, innovation, and fair rules amidst geopolitical challenges.
Digital Fairness Act To Enhance Online Consumer Protection
The Digital Fairness Act aims to tackle online consumer protection issues in the EU, focusing on fairness, transparency, and accountability in digital practices.