Press Release: EU supporting consumers in their day-to-day life – for just 5 cents

On 31 March 2014, the European Commission launched the Consumer Programme 2014 - 2020.

The Consumer Programme 2014-2020 with a budget of €188.8m would support EU consumer policy in the years 2014-2020. It aimed to help the citizens fully enjoy their consumer rights and actively participate in the Single Market, thus supporting growth, innovation and meeting the objectives of Europe 2020.

ESO: Background information: Statement by Neven Mimica, Commissioner for Consumer Policy, on the adoption of consumer programme http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-statement-by-neven-mimica-commissioner-for-consumer-policy-on-the-adoption-of-consumer-programme/

ESO: Background information: Empowering Consumers: A record year for the European Consumer Centres http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-empowering-consumers-a-record-year-for-the-european-consumer-centres/

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/250: Questions and Answers: Consumer Programme 2014-2020 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-250_en.pdf

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