European health commissioner John Dalli admits that shoppers 'still face barriers' in buying goods online from another country
Internal Market
MEPs approve new consumer rights laws
Parliament has adopted draft EU legislation that aims to give consumers across Europe new rights
EU agency hits back at 'conflict of interest' claims
Senior officials at an EU agency has hit back at allegations that four members of its management board have 'direct' links to the food industry
EU commission set to propose plans on dispute resolution
EU commissioner John Dalli has confirmed the executive will propose legislation designed to make it easier for consumers to settle disputes with traders
ECJ insurance ruling condemned by MEPs
MEPs and the insurance industry have condemned a landmark European court ruling that insurers cannot charge different premiums to men and women because of their gender
ECJ ruling could 'cost women drivers thousands'
An ECJ ruling this week could cost young women drivers an extra €5000 and require the UK insurance industry to raise over €1bn more in capital, it has been warned
Mixed reaction to outcome of EU summit
Environmental campaigners have voiced "disappointment" with the outcome of the EU summit on energy
Draft new consumer law branded 'potentially disastrous'
Business groups have condemned MEPs for supporting a proposed new consumers' rights directive
Barroso wants summit to give 'fresh impetus' to EU energy goals
The upcoming special summit of EU leaders and heads of state will be urged to give "fresh impetus" to meeting the EU's energy efficiency goals
