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Empower People, Improve the Market | Going into Action! 🌍 The countdown is on for the Euroconsumers Forum 2024 ! Join us on December 5th in Brussels as we discuss the most pressing issues shaping our society, with panels and workshops on frauds and scams, AI and the next generation, sustainability, and the future of Europe. 🌱 We’re excited to welcome inspiring speakers, including: Ayleen Charlotte – fraud victim turned anti-fraud advocate, featured in Netflix' The Tinder Swindler Alec Ross – Author, Professor at Bologna Business School & Entrepreneur Marietje Schaake – Stanford University (Cyber Policy Center), Former MEP and author of the book 'The Tech Coup' …and many more! This year’s EC Forum also brings back the prestigious BeXt Awards to honor brands that lead with quality, sustainability, and value. Mark your calendar! Sign up here https://lnkd.in/eVE-DtAV

🚀 Spotlighting Michele Cavuoti, Group Product Manager 🗨️ "The real challenge is that the world is changing, the culture is changing, the value of people is changing, the technology is progressing very fast, and then the consumer needs and the behavior of the consumer is changing." That’s why we at #Euroconsumers work to create real value for consumers, collaborating with them every step of the way. Watch the full interview here 👇

🤔 So, just how "good" is as good as new? Paul Anton Ploberger from refurbed breaks down the different refurbishment grades, from Grade A to Grade C, explaining what each level means for performance and quality. “Functionality of the device is restored, performance isn't. However, it should work just as it once did.” Make sure to check out all his valuable insights and lessons in our latest #StartTalking session 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyYX6M3c

📣 Agenda Announcement: Euroconsumers Forum 2024 The agenda for this year’s Euroconsumers Forum is here! ! Join us in Brussels on December 5th for a dynamic, full-day experience of interactive workshops, engaging panels and thought-provoking keynotes from high-level speakers—all centered on “Empower People, Improve the Market | Going into Action!” 📄 Explore the full agenda below or visit our event page here: https://lnkd.in/eVE-DtAV Secure your spot today—we look forward to seeing you there!

📱 📈 "We are living in a growth driven economy with saturated markets, where big international manufacturers have to reduce the lifetime of products to stay competitive. " Hear from Sepp Eisenriegler, CEO of Repair and Service Center R.U.S.Z, on what recent tests revealed about washing machine lifespans and what we, as consumers, can expect in the future. ❗ Rewatch our #StartTalking webinar 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_yqSikd

It’s not always clear to consumers what repairs or adjustments were actually made to the products they buy. 🤔 So how good is "as good as new"? 🗨️ "58% of consumers said they weren’t informed about the changes carried out. There’s clearly an information gap that needs addressing,” says Olivia Brown from euroconsumers. Rewatch our #StartTalking webinar 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_yqSikd and discover insights from the Euroconsumers survey 👉https://lnkd.in/eKzxxiqk on consumer perspectives on refurbished goods.

🔥 🏘️ Europe’s ready for a home heating revolution—but demand for heat pumps has taken a nosedive after years of steady growth. Are heat pumps really the answer to our heating needs, or is it time for a new plan?   November’s #StartTalking, brought to you by Altroconsumo, partner of CLEAR-HP EU project coordinated by BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation    We’re diving into how policy, money, and consumer habits are shaping heat pump adoption—and what it’ll take to really make them work!   Don’t miss it! 🗓️ Date: 21/11 at 3PM CET

👏 We welcome the news that the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether #Temu may have breached the Digital Services Act (#DSA). Safety tests conducted by #Euroconsumers found evidence of mediocre-quality, poorly labeled products containing harmful materials or ingredients, proving that low prices often mean low safety and little respect for EU laws. 👉https://lnkd.in/eGg6j6fM ❗ All online platforms should know that no matter how fast the delivery or how low the prices, 🛡️ safety comes first.

Same here! Our #Euroconsumers election survey shows inflation, economic stress, and global conflicts are major concerns for Europeans. 🔎 Curious to see what else was on people’s minds? Check it out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecyBMyBs

📱 Buying refurbished the right thing to do! But according to Ugo Vallauri Co-director from The Restart Project, we should prioritise using what we have for as long as possible. 🗨️ “The vast majority of a product's environmental impact occurs before you ever switched it on.” Make sure to check out our #StartTalking webinar and listen to our lively debate!👉https://lnkd.in/e_yqSikd