Building a European area of Justice. Updates from the European Commission's Justice and Consumers DG. RT, quotes from 3rd parties and links are not endorsements

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🤔 Did you know people are actively looking for high-quality, longer-lasting products? From 27 September, producers can use the new EU GARAN label to showcase durability across the EU. Look out for it in shops and online! 🛍️ 🔗 link.europa.eu/xHgdVD
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From 27 Sep, new EU rules will strengthen protection against greenwashing and improve information on product durability and reparability. Better choices for consumers, clearer rules for businesses. It's easier when you can trust the label. 🌱 ℹ️ link.europa.eu/TWmR3G
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Gender equality is part of everyday life. As President @vonderleyen stressed in #SOTEU, women’s rights cannot be rolled back. The new 🇪🇺 Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 will keep pushing for equal opportunities, equal pay and a #UnionOfEquality. ℹ️link.europa.eu/Wn8pRV
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Democracy cannot be taken for granted. As President von der Leyen stressed in #SOTEU, disinformation and foreign interference seek to divide us and erode trust. The European Democracy Shield will help protect our democratic processes and freedoms. ℹ️link.europa.eu/rMjPVj
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📢 Experts in rights & justice, this call is for you. We’re expanding our pool of experts for #CERV & #JUST programme evaluations. ⚖️ Fundamental rights & equality 🛡️ Victims’ & child rights 🏛️ Access to justice & judicial cooperation ℹ️Join us : link.europa.eu/Kd99ft
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🌈 Visibility matters. Equality matters. Safety matters. On #BiVisibilityDay, we stand with bisexual people across 🇪🇺. Everyone should be safe from discrimination, hate and harassment, and free to be visible on their own terms. 🩷💜💙 🌈Our Strategy: link.europa.eu/mmbq3W
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🤟 Sign languages connect people, ideas and communities. Everyone should be able to express themselves, access information and take part in society on an equal basis. We’re working to make our events and content more accessible, including through sign language interpretation.
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Dignity. Equality. Respect. As President von der Leyen underlined in #SOTEU, Europe will continue to stand up for its values and fundamental rights. The EU Anti-Racism Strategy 2026–2030 turns that commitment into action. 🔗 link.europa.eu/F3Tkyx
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Civil society is a backbone of our democracies. As President von der Leyen underlined in #SOTEU, our democracy is under pressure. Open debate, participation and trust matter more than ever. A strong civic space helps protect them. 🔗link.europa.eu/frymyx
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Consumer trust drives competitiveness. The 2030 Consumer Agenda sets the way forward for stronger consumer protection. Next up: advancing the Digital Fairness Act and revising the Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation. 🔗 link.europa.eu/TnpbQn
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How can we better support victims of crime across Europe? Help shape the next EU Strategy on victims' rights by taking part in our public consultation. For victims of crimes, your voice matters 📅 Deadline:  05/11/2026 🔗link.europa.eu/ygCCnR
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Every year, millions of people across Europe become victims of crime. Too many still don’t know where to turn for help. 📍 Next stop for #EyesOpen: Rome 🇮🇹 on 21 September. Join us and take part in the #EyesOpen challenge. 👁️ Every victim deserves to be heard and supported.
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The first ever evaluation of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is now available. The evaluation finds that the EPPO has established an effective and well-functioning EU framework to investigate and prosecute crimes affecting the EU budget. ℹ️link.europa.eu/tbGwKq
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Today, 150 citizens from all 27 EU countries meet to discuss how to strengthen democratic resilience. Our democracy. Your ideas. We can all shape Europe. Share your ideas and join the debate citizens.ec.europa.eu/
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Europe’s future is also where you double tap, swipe, scroll and shop. 🌐 It’s #SOTEU week, and we’re adding young people’s notes to the big debate. Annouk wants a safer digital space, fair for everyone exposed to dark patterns. #DigitalFairnessAct
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Democracy is how we live our lives in Europe. Cherish it. Shape it. Protect it. ℹ️Read more: link.europa.eu/RmRmfc
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Respecting the rule of law and fundamental rights is a must for EU funds. It has to be front and centre in the budget. Now and in the future.
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But it is not only minors who are at risk. Addictive design, for example, is harming everyone. This is why we need a wider framework, the Digital Fairness Act.
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We do not have to accept addictive features. We do not have to accept children being drawn into ever more extreme content.
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