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Virtual private networks and the protection of children online
There has been a significant surge in the number of virtual private networks (VPNs) used to bypass online age verification methods in countries where these have been put in place by law. Protection of children online is high on the political agenda, and new legislative frameworks are being implemented that require a minimum age to access certain online products and services. The European Union's Digital Services Act has introduced recommended guidelines for age assurance, which apply to online intermediaries ...
Mjere zaštite potrošača
Mjerama EU-a za zaštitu potrošača štite se zdravlje i sigurnost te ekonomski i pravni interesi svih potrošača u EU-u, neovisno o tome gdje žive, putuju ili kupuju. Odredbama EU-a reguliraju se i fizičke transakcije i e-trgovina. One obuhvaćaju propise opće primjene te odredbe za pojedine proizvode, uključujući lijekove, genetski modificirane organizme, duhanske proizvode, kozmetičke proizvode, igračke i eksplozive za civilnu upotrebu.
Politika zaštite potrošača: načela i instrumenti
Zahvaljujući učinkovitoj politici zaštite potrošača jedinstveno tržište funkcionira pravilno. Njome se štite prava potrošača u odnosu na trgovce te se pruža bolja zaštita osjetljivim skupinama potrošača. Pravila o zaštiti potrošača mogu općenito potaknuti tržišne rezultate. Njima se promiču pravednija tržišta te se, osim boljeg informiranja potrošača, potiču rezultati s izraženijom zelenom i socijalnom komponentom. Osnaživanje potrošača i zaštita njihovih interesa ključni su ciljevi politike EU-a ...
2026 Commission work programme
On 21 October 2025, the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate adopted its work programme for 2026 (2026 CWP). In line with the Commission President's political guidelines and letter of intent and highlighting the need for full implementation of Mario Draghi's competitiveness report, the 2026 CWP places a strong emphasis on competitiveness, innovation and collective security. In parallel, the Commission commits to advancing simplification, implementation, and this year, also ...
Kemikalije i pesticidi
Cilj je zakonodavstva EU-a o kemikalijama i pesticidima zaštititi zdravlje ljudi i okoliš te istovremeno olakšati trgovinu. Uključuje pravila o stavljanju kemijskih proizvoda na tržište, ograničenjima u pogledu opasnih tvari i protokolima u slučaju nesreća i izvoza. Ključna postignuća uključuju Uredbu o razvrstavanju, označivanju i pakiranju i Uredbu REACH. Postupkom revizije koji je u tijeku zakonodavstvo se usklađuje s europskim zelenim planom, posebno s njegovim strategijama o održivosti i bioraznolikosti ...
Scam calls in times of generative AI
Nearly all forms of serious and organised crime have a digital footprint and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted fraud is a growing threat. Thanks to generative AI, fraudsters can replicate voices and create deepfake video calls and synthetic identities. Deepfake voice scams are escalating rapidly, posing a serious threat to both individuals and businesses, as well as legislative frameworks worldwide. Protecting against these threats requires a multi-layered approach using proactive and reactive ...
MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS Research digest for committees OCTOBER 2025
Single Market Competitiveness: Advancing Cross-Border Trade in Services
The study examines restrictions affecting cross-border trade in services within the EU. It draws on quantitative data to show that intra-EU services trade is far more liberal than extra-EU trade, although the pace of reform has slowed in recent years. The analysis identifies remaining barriers as being associated with regulations that apply to both domestic and foreign service providers, and highlights significant variation across Member States, which creates scope for increasing competitiveness ...
Making Europe an AI continent
As the global race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates, the European Union has set the objective of becoming a leading AI continent. The adoption of the Artificial Intelligence Act in 2024 was a milestone in establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI in the EU, but regulation alone cannot make the EU a technological leader. In April 2025, the European Commission published an AI continent action plan, a communication that attempts to look beyond rules and ...
EU space act
On 25 June 2025, the Commission published a proposal for a regulation on the safety, resilience and sustainability of space activities in the European Union (EU) ('the EU space act'). A majority of Member States have already adopted or are considering adopting legislation on space activities. The regulation's relevance was highlighted by Mario Draghi's report on the future of European competitiveness, which explained the role of space systems and services in supporting the EU's sovereignty and economy ...