The EU strives to achieve a high level of protection of consumers, and has adopted many laws designed to do just that. Sometimes however, the rules need clarification. That’s where the Court of Justice of the European Union comes in. This short video explains how the Court has dealt with issues such as online shopping, premium-rate phone numbers and food labelling to ensure consumers are protected throughout the EU.
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The Court of Justice has a long history of ensuring equal treatment of individuals regardless of gender or sexual orientation. This film explores just a few of the cases where the Court has helped to uphold the rights of the LGBTQ community.
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