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Press releases and activities organized by CEC Spain to promote consumer awareness.

The European Commission introduces new labels to better inform consumers and promote the purchase of durable products

Future EU labelling will make it easier to choose more sustainable products thanks to better information on consumer rights.

Travellers may be entitled to a full refund of a package holiday when serious failures occur and the trip loses its meaning and interest

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concludes that travellers may be entitled to a full refund for a package holiday, even if some services have been enjoyed.

Airlines may be exempt from paying compensation in the event of cancellation or delay if lightning strikes the aircraft

The impact of lightning on a passenger aircraft may constitute an exceptional circumstance that exempts an airline from paying compensation for flight cancellation or delay if the aircraft has to undergo safety inspections.

The Court of Justice of the EU considers pets to be ‘luggage’ for the purposes of possible compensation for loss on flights

The CJEU establishes that compensation for loss or damage to an animal travelling on a commercial airline is governed by the rules that apply to luggage.

The European Consumer Centres of Austria and Spain meet in Madrid to improve the defence of consumer rights

The meeting provided an opportunity to share knowledge on claims management and work team organisation, and highlighted the need to integrate artificial intelligence into processes.

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