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Digital Fairness Act: What consumer advocates want – and industry groups fear

The European Commission is currently drafting the Digital Fairness Act. While consumer advocates see it as an important step in adapting consumer protection rules to the digital age, business representatives warn that it could create more bureaucracy.

Corinna Visser
18. May 2026
On 19 November 2025, Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection, presented the Consumer Agenda 2030 at a press conference, a strategic plan to strengthen consumer protection, support competitiveness and promote sustainable growth.
In November 2025, European Commissioner Michael McGrath presented the bloc's 2030 Consumer Agenda. Two priorities of the agenda are digital fairness and protection for consumers on the internet. (Lukasz Kobus/European Union, 2025)

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Last updated: 18. May 2026

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