The Newsletter Nº 36 published this April highlights the European Commission's plans to improve passenger rights and passenger information in all modes of transport, as well as the positioning of the ECCNet network in this area. It also takes note of various measures adopted in Europe with the aim of defending and protecting consumers, and stresses the importance of voting in the forthcoming European elections which, in Spain, will take place on 9 June.
Regarding the new Directive to empower consumers for the green transition and to protect consumers from misleading environmental claims, it should be noted that -in Spain- a Sustainable Consumption Law has already started to be processed with the opening of a public consultation. This is the first law in Spain to focus exclusively on promoting sustainable consumption.
Similarly, it is worth highlighting the legislative initiative that aims to increase the protection of young people from the risks of online gambling and to protect them from the risks of gambling after the Supreme Court annulled several articles of the decree related to advertising on the internet and social networks, as well as the use of celebrities or influencers to promote gambling.
Finally, the Newsletter also highlights a recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the EU which determines the limitation period for claiming mortgage expenses. In this way, the EU Court of Justice concludes that the limitation period for claiming the return of mortgage expenses begins to run when the customer has a final favourable ruling, not when they are paid, nor when the Supreme Court or the EU Court of Justice itself issues case law, thus positioning itself in favour of consumers.
About the ECC-Spain Newsletter
This bimonthly publication contains the latest news on consumer rights, new EU consumer rules, as well as recommendations and practical advice on European cross-border shopping. Published in digital format, it is available on the European Centre's website and is sent electronically to around 1,500 subscribers, institutions, consumer bodies and various decision-makers in the sector. The aim is to make citizens more aware of their rights as consumers and to enable them to enjoy all the benefits and protection offered by the European Single Market. Those who wish to receive it can do so by e-mail by registering as a subscriber at cec@consumo.gob.es.