This blog was originally published on BEUC’s website. Everyday around the world, there is a hidden community of civil servants […]
Not all heroes wear capes: why consumer protection authorities need global cooperation
Léa Auffret to become Director of the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue Secretariat
The Transatlantic Consume Dialogue (TACD) is a vibrant network and forum for 76 EU and U.S. consumer and digital rights […]
TACD opposes U.S. tariff pressure, calls for Transatlantic cooperation
The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) is opposing U.S. tariff threats that seek to weaken EU digital and competition laws. In […]
Days before the AI Action Summit, 100 civil society organisations urge policymakers and leaders to acknowledge AI’s environmental harms
The organisations, with supporters worldwide, outline 15 demands in a letter which offers practical pathways to align AI within planetary […]
TACD’s 2023-2024 Activity report
The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) is thrilled to share its 2023-2024 Activity Report, celebrating another year of impactful advocacy for […]
Centering public interest in EU technology policies and practices: A civil society call to the new European leadership
As a new college of European Commissioners is put into place, the signatory civil society organisations listed below – leading […]
Why do trade rules block the way to sustainable consumption?
Consumers worldwide want to go green. But as the demand for sustainable products is growing significantly, so too is greenwashing, […]
Reflections on the Frontline: Navigating the Policy Maze of Generative AI
Generative AI holds immense potential, but it’s crucial to steer its development toward the public good rather than profit alone. As civil society, we must be vigilant, collaborative, and proactive in advocating for ethical AI, ensuring technology serves to enhance our lives and protect fundamental rights.
We must reduce, reuse, repair and recycle critical minerals
Electronic waste manufacturing is growing five-times faster than recycling. As the United States Trade Representative (USTR) considers questions of U.S. […]
TACD Statement on the NTE Report
The US Trade Representative (USTR) recently released its annual National Trade Estimates Report, 2024 (the Report). The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue […]