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Durante el período parcial de sesiones de marzo I, el Parlamento votará para concluir su primera lectura relativa a la legislación destinada a modificar la Directiva sobre los viajes combinados. Las enmiendas propuestas reflejan un acuerdo alcanzado durante las negociaciones interinstitucionales de diciembre de 2025.

This study was prepared at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO). It analyses the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus package proposals published on 19 November 2025, distinguishing administrative simplification from more substantive recalibration of safeguards across data, privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence areas. The study highlights key areas of controversy (legal certainty, enforcement capacity, and impacts on ...

This study was prepared at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO). It analyses the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus package proposals published on 19 November 2025, distinguishing administrative simplification from more substantive recalibration of safeguards across data, privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence areas. The study highlights key areas of controversy (legal certainty, enforcement capacity, and impacts on ...

This study maps funding gaps affecting EU customs and market surveillance authorities. It reviews existing EU and national financing mechanisms, identifies structural imbalances and operational challenges, and assesses policy options for complementary funding in light of the EU Customs reform and the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework. The study was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO).

This study maps funding gaps affecting EU customs and market surveillance authorities. It reviews existing EU and national financing mechanisms, identifies structural imbalances and operational challenges, and assesses policy options for complementary funding in light of the EU Customs reform and the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework. The study was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO).

On 29 November 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a directive amending Directive (EU) 2015/2302 on package travel and linked travel arrangements, to improve protection for travellers and simplify and clarify certain aspects of the current directive. The Commission announced in a 2020 communication on a new consumer agenda that it would look into revising the directive following the turmoil caused by the mass cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposal is the result ...

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 ...

Las medidas de la Unión para la protección de los consumidores tienen por objeto proteger la salud, la seguridad y los intereses económicos y jurídicos de todos los consumidores de la Unión, independientemente del lugar en el que residan, al que viajen o en el que realicen sus compras. La legislación de la Unión regula tanto las transacciones físicas como el comercio electrónico, e incluye normas de aplicación general y disposiciones dirigidas a productos específicos, como medicamentos, organismos ...

Una política eficaz de protección de los consumidores garantiza un funcionamiento correcto y eficiente del mercado único. Salvaguarda los derechos de los consumidores frente a los comerciantes y proporciona protección adicional a los consumidores vulnerables. Las normas en materia de protección de los consumidores pueden mejorar los resultados del mercado en general. Promueven mercados más justos y, con una mejor información a los consumidores, pueden propiciar resultados más ecológicos y sociales ...

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 ...