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The European Commission confirmed on Tuesday that returns are governed by EU law, clarifying the legal framework surrounding product returns within the union. This announcement aims to ensure compliance and standardise procedures across member states regarding consumer rights and returns.
EFFECTS ON EUROPE
This morning, the European Union faces challenges over economic policies and climate regulations.
The EU is revising the Tobacco Taxation Directive, proposing a 139 per cent increase in minimum excise duties on cigarettes. This overhaul also aims to establish EU-wide minimum taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches, marking the most significant change in tobacco taxes in over a decade.
In a newly released report, the European Investment Bank (EIB) reveals that Africa’s fintech…
At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November in Azerbaijan, the European…
Today, the Commission has revealed the winners of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating…
The catastrophic flooding, which mostly affected eastern Spain, began on October 29 when torrential…
The European Commission has proposed a new digital portal that will make it easier for…
Despite Hungary’s resistance, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands and France have signalled that they would respect the court’s decision and potentially arrest Netanyahu if he travelled to one of their countries.
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