The EU is mandating a carry-on bag to be included for all airline tickets sold in the EU. But is this really the priority we should be talking about? Gary Leff from ViewFromTheWing joins the ConsEUmer podcast to talk about it. July 16, 2026 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
I was quoted in Daily News Hungary regarding my recently published paper on the needed reforms in Hungarian agricultural policy, which you can read here. Here are the quotes in Daily News Hungary: The study identifies adapting to drought as one of the most pressing issues facing Hungarian farmers. The record drought of 2022 alone […]
The ConsEUmer podcast is back after a break, and we’re burning up here in Europe. Liz Hayes joins us to break down the European air-conditioning debate. How does regulation play into our woes? Our policy paper on the issue: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/keeping-it-cool-removing-hurdles-for-air-conditioning-availability-in-europe/ July 2, 2026 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
Avec l’entrée en vigueur, le 1er de ce mois, de l’accord de libre-échange entre l’UE et le Mercosur, l’Europe a pris une bonne décision après avoir épuisé toutes les autres options. Le fait que les négociations aient duré près de 25 ans incite à une réflexion lucide sur la façon dont le monde est devenu plus protectionniste […]
Personne n’a prétendu que ce serait facile. En 2023, la Commission européenne a proposé pour la première fois une législation visant à autoriser les cultures issues de l’édition génétique au sein de l’Union européenne. Bien que de nombreux partenaires commerciaux de l’Europe utilisaient déjà des technologies telles que CRISPR-Cas9, un arrêt rendu par la Cour […]
One of the most notable political demarcations across the Atlantic has always been health policy, particularly as it relates to food. While the U.S taunts a model reliant on innovation and personal responsibility, Europe advocates a precautionary approach that is keen to regulate. And yet, EU health commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and U.S Secretary of Health […]
In this week’s episode, Fabio Fernandes joins us to talk about the latest news in tech gadgets, and about the call by Members of the European Parliament to act on dynamic pricing for FIFA World Cup tickets. April 2, 2026 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
Americans who have visited Europe or looked into European vacation flights will often have gotten personalized ads about applying for compensation for delayed flights. They often sound something to the tune off “Your flight was delayed? Apply for compensation up to $700!” The companies in question are law firms handling compensation claims covered by European […]
If you attended an agricultural trade show 20 years ago, you would see the standard lineup : the newest set of tractors, combine harvesters, and ploughs. Today, these expos look increasingly similar to tech events, with high-tech soft- and hardware developers showing off AI-driven ways to keep inventory or monitor the health of livestock. And […]
Face aux propositions visant à restreindre la libre circulation aux seuls citoyens européens, le débat sécuritaire refait surface. Pourtant, remettre en cause l’équilibre de l’accord de Schengen risquerait d’affaiblir son efficacité économique et de produire une illusion de sécurité plus coûteuse qu’efficiente. L’accord de Schengen est de plus en plus menacé, car nous avons oublié […]
Bill Wirtz 