CJEU on price reductions (C-330/23 Aldi Süd)
Check out the blogpost by project member Laura Bakola in ‘Recent developments in European Consumer Law’.
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Consumer ID seminar: prof. Hans-W. Micklitz on the dissolution of consumer law
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming research seminar on 24 October with Prof. Hans-W. Micklitz with a thought-provoking title “The Dissolution of Consumer Law”.
Food for Thought in the Summer!
Embark on a gastronomic excursion where our team members present some of their favourite culinary creations, each exemplifying their research and, of course, identities. From the savoury pierogi to the sweet quente e frio, be inspired and remain engaged this summer!
Hear from a researcher about the Right-to-Repair Directive: Agnieszka Jabłonowska
The Council of the EU gave its final approval to the Right-to-Repair Directive on 30 May 2024. Agnieszka Jabłonowska shares her insights on the Directive, exploring its potential impact on encouraging repair over replacement, strengthening consumer rights, and supporting small repair businesses.
Hear from a researcher about the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: Anna D’Agostino
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation aims to make sustainable products the norm in the EU. In this blog post, Anna D’Agostino answers a few questions about the ESPR and shares some thoughts on the opportunities it presents for making consumption practices more sustainable
Homo economicus or bounded rationality? AG Emiliou on the average consumer benchmark (C-646/22)
On 25 April 2024, Advocate General Emiliou delivered his long-awaited opinion on the question of whether the average consumer should be seen as a homo economicus or as an individual with bounded rationality.
Hear from an expert about the CS3D: Branda Katan
Despite the amendments made to the proposal for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) during the adoption process, "Any agreement is definitely better than no agreement because the changes that it brings are major", says Prof. Branda Katan.
One step closer to a sustainable future: What does the CS3D promise for consumers?
The transition towards a sustainable economy is a pivotal aim for the EU, taking into account, inter alia, the interests of consumers in sustainable production and consumption. An important step in this direction was taken on 15 March 2024 with the adoption of the CS3D by the Council of the European Union.
Consumer ID seminar: prof. Martijn Hesselink on ethical consumption and social justice
We are very excited to announce our second research seminar of the year! Join us on 1 March for a meeting with prof. Martijn Hesselink (European University Institute, Florence) to discuss his latest work on ethical consumption and social justice.