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Commission and consumer protection authorities act on misleading travel comparison websites
It is becoming increasingly common to book hotels and flights online. At the same time, problems with online travel services have become one of the most common types of consumer complaints, according to the European Consumer Centres.
Keeping EU consumers safe – online marketplaces join efforts to remove dangerous products from EU market
Today, the European Commission is presenting its latest report on the Rapid Alert System for dangerous products.
International women's day
Tomorrow is International Women's Day! This is a good opportunity to promote respect for women's rights, encourage people to fight against discrimination and gender-based violence, and to fully engage both women and men in all aspects of life. Because this is such an important event, the European Commission is marking the occasion in a number of different ways.
Call for 4-Year Framework Partnership Agreements to support European networks through operating grants
On 7 March 2017, DG Justice and Consumers has opened a new call for proposals under the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme to establish new 4-year Framework Partnership Agreements with EU-level networks. This is the second of its kind under the current Multi-Financial Framework 2014-2020.
New publication "The meaning of racial or ethnic origin in EU law: between stereotypes and identities"
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the conceptual background of the ground of racial or ethnic origin as well as its practical interpretation by international as well as national courts.
New European handbook on equality data
The new European handbook on equality data promotes equality and contributes to fight against discrimination in the EU by analysing why and what kind of data should be collected in relation to equality and discrimination.
2017 Commission's assessment on the mid-term review of the EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies up to 2020
The Commission reviews annually the implementation of the National Roma Integration Strategies and reports on the progress made to the European Parliament and the Council, as well as under the framework of the Europe 2020.
European Data Protection Day 2017
Tomorrow, 28 January marks European Data Protection Day. Data protection is a fundamental right in the European Union; it is part of the European DNA and deserves the highest protection standards.