European Union: Consumer Protection

Relocating to Malta with children raises important questions about school enrolment, language requirements, and eligibility for public education. This comprehensive guide addresses the most common concerns families face when navigating Malta's education system, from mid-year enrolment possibilities to documentation requirements and the role immigration status plays in accessing schools.

Malta offers expat families a comprehensive education system with government, church, and international schools providing diverse curricula in an English-speaking environment. Understanding school options, costs, and enrolment procedures is essential for families planning their relocation to this Mediterranean destination.

Με βάση τα στοιχεία που τηρούνται στα Επαρχιακά Γραφεία Εργασίας, ο αριθμός των εγγεγραμμένων ανέργων στο τέλος Ιουνίου 2026 ανήλθε σε 10.056 άτομα. Με βάση τα εποχικά διορθωμένα στοιχεία, τα οποία αποτυπώνου

Depuis le 27 septembre 2026, une nouvelle directive européenne transforme radicalement les règles du jeu en matière de communication environnementale. Les entreprises doivent désormais repenser leurs allégations...

Un nouveau décret précise les règles encadrant les communications commerciales des établissements de chirurgie esthétique en France, définissant notamment les pratiques déloyales et les communications...

New EU rules targeting greenwashing practices now require traders to substantiate environmental claims with verifiable evidence, prohibit misleading sustainability labels, and mandate clear disclosure...

Le droit de rétractation est un outil de protection essentiel dans les contrats conclus hors établissement. Mais son point de départ varie selon la nature du contrat : prestation de service ou vente de bien

This privacy statement outlines how the organization handles cookies and user data collection through its digital platforms. It explains the consent mechanism for different categories of cookies, including analytics and targeting technologies that track user behavior and preferences.

June 2026 – As of 19 June 2026, EU Directive (EU) 2023/2673 (the “Directive”) requires all traders offering goods or services to consumers through online interfaces...

A 167 percent increase in the value of seized goods in just one year, followed by a doubling of the scale of violations in the next six months, is not a statistical anomaly. Nor is this, contrary to the optimism of authorities, merely evidence of the increasing accuracy of the Polish National Revenue Administration’s analytical algorithms. These results demonstrate the structural helplessness of the European market in the face of a phenomenon that has evolved from a niche practice into a cross-border sector of the digital economy.

EU-domstolen har i ett nytt förhandsavgörande prövat distributörers kontrollansvar för märkning av medicintekniska produkter. Domen tydliggör gränsen mellan tillverkarens ansvar för produktens överensstämmelse och distributörens skyldighet att agera med vederbörlig omsorg.

Sweden proposes a national ban on consumer products containing PFAS above specified thresholds, covering cosmetics, ski wax, textiles, leather, and food contact materials. Companies manufacturing, importing, or selling affected products must map their supply chains and ensure reliable information from suppliers. The regulation would take effect January 1, 2028, ahead of broader EU restrictions currently under review.