Mykyta Sobko
@myky-ta.bsky.social
Legal nerd ⚖️ with a particular interest in digital 💻 and sustainable 🌍 EU trade policy 🇪🇺
Safeguarding consumers’ interest since 2022 at BEUC 💚
Sciences Po Paris alumni 👨🏻🎓
From 🇺🇦, based in 🇧🇪
(personal views)
#EUtrade #consumerrights #standwithukraine
Safeguarding consumers’ interest since 2022 at BEUC 💚
Sciences Po Paris alumni 👨🏻🎓
From 🇺🇦, based in 🇧🇪
(personal views)
#EUtrade #consumerrights #standwithukraine
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Last year, 4.6 billion lower-value parcels entered the 🇪🇺 from third countries; if they were evenly distributed, everyone in Europe would receive as many as 10 packages. BEUC's expert @myky-ta.bsky.social was on Slovenian radio to explain the rise of e-commerce, challenges and possible answers ⤵️
Spletne trgovine: Če bi nas v fizičnih trgovinah tako priganjali, ne bi več stopili vanje
Ste od spletnega trgovca kdaj prejeli obvestilo, da so vaš paket izgubili? Obstaja možnost, da ga niso izgubili, temveč da je bil preverjen na carini, prepoznan za neskladnega z zakonodajo in zato…
radiomaribor.rtvslo.si
September 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Last year, 4.6 billion lower-value parcels entered the 🇪🇺 from third countries; if they were evenly distributed, everyone in Europe would receive as many as 10 packages. BEUC's expert @myky-ta.bsky.social was on Slovenian radio to explain the rise of e-commerce, challenges and possible answers ⤵️
🌐 Digital trade agreements must work for people, not just profits. As we enter a new era of trade policy, let’s make sure it’s balanced, inclusive, and responsible
📽️ Check out this short explainer video where BEUC, EDRi, and ETUC raise key questions about locking access to source code in trade deals
📽️ Check out this short explainer video where BEUC, EDRi, and ETUC raise key questions about locking access to source code in trade deals
What does the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement mean for people in the EU? BEUC, @etuc-ces.bsky.social and EDRi have teamed up to explain why we’re sounding the alarm (in just a few minutes!). From AI transparency to privacy and data flows, the stakes are high. youtu.be/NhU_TtjVTn0
Digital Trade Agreements must protect consumers, workers, and people at large | BEUC, EDRi, ETUC
YouTube video by BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation
youtu.be
April 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌐 Digital trade agreements must work for people, not just profits. As we enter a new era of trade policy, let’s make sure it’s balanced, inclusive, and responsible
📽️ Check out this short explainer video where BEUC, EDRi, and ETUC raise key questions about locking access to source code in trade deals
📽️ Check out this short explainer video where BEUC, EDRi, and ETUC raise key questions about locking access to source code in trade deals
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The TACD is speaking out against U.S. tariff pressure on the EU. 76 civil society groups urge the U.S. to abandon threats aimed at weakening digital and competition laws and call on the EU to stand firm in protecting consumers. We need cooperation, not retaliation. tacd.org/tacd-opposes...
TACD opposes U.S. tariff pressure, calls for Transatlantic cooperation
News
tacd.org
February 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The TACD is speaking out against U.S. tariff pressure on the EU. 76 civil society groups urge the U.S. to abandon threats aimed at weakening digital and competition laws and call on the EU to stand firm in protecting consumers. We need cooperation, not retaliation. tacd.org/tacd-opposes...
Every day, children go online and are exposed to privacy-invasive, addictive and manipulative designs - often driven by commercial interests. Less than 1 in 10 people feel that enough is being done to protect children in the digital space. To change this, BEUC has set out key policy recommendations
February 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Every day, children go online and are exposed to privacy-invasive, addictive and manipulative designs - often driven by commercial interests. Less than 1 in 10 people feel that enough is being done to protect children in the digital space. To change this, BEUC has set out key policy recommendations
Are minors safe online today?
Unfortunately, this is not the case. The profit-at-all-cost business model embodied in most of online services puts us all, and especially kids, at risk of very real harms
We need effective solutions to address the legal gaps!
#childprotectiononline #consumerprotec
Unfortunately, this is not the case. The profit-at-all-cost business model embodied in most of online services puts us all, and especially kids, at risk of very real harms
We need effective solutions to address the legal gaps!
#childprotectiononline #consumerprotec
At an @eppgroup.bsky.social hearing on child protection this PM, our colleague Maryant Fernandez will underline harm that young people are exposed to online, inc. addictive design, deceptive practices, data/commercial exploitation...
‼️€50bn/year in mental health costs ‼️
The EU needs to act:
‼️€50bn/year in mental health costs ‼️
The EU needs to act:
January 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Are minors safe online today?
Unfortunately, this is not the case. The profit-at-all-cost business model embodied in most of online services puts us all, and especially kids, at risk of very real harms
We need effective solutions to address the legal gaps!
#childprotectiononline #consumerprotec
Unfortunately, this is not the case. The profit-at-all-cost business model embodied in most of online services puts us all, and especially kids, at risk of very real harms
We need effective solutions to address the legal gaps!
#childprotectiononline #consumerprotec
🌎♻ If opposing the #Mercosur trade agreement seems straightforward, shaping a more sustainable and consumer-friendly EU trade policy presents a far more nuanced challenge. This discussion could not be more relevant in today’s debates over what kind of trade policy meets consumers' expectations.
With the Mercosur trade agreement just around the corner, we say: the EU’s trade policy can be sustainable. But it needs a few changes first. @myky-ta.bsky.social tells us how 👇 www.beuc.eu/blog/trade-p...
How can trade policy be sustainable
While the first months of 2024 were marked by massive farmers’ protests in many European capitals and cities. BEUC looked at how to make trade policy more sustainable.
www.beuc.eu
December 3, 2024 at 11:01 AM
🌎♻ If opposing the #Mercosur trade agreement seems straightforward, shaping a more sustainable and consumer-friendly EU trade policy presents a far more nuanced challenge. This discussion could not be more relevant in today’s debates over what kind of trade policy meets consumers' expectations.
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With media reports that the EU-#Mercosur trade deal could be concluded next week - which @ec.europa.eu has denied in the meantime -, it looks like a good moment to re-post @beuc.bsky.social's take on why the deal would fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability 👇
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
EU-Mercosur trade deal likely to fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability goals
As talks on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement may be nearing the finish line and farmers are taking the Brussels streets today, BEUC warns the deal is likely to fail to safeguard consumer interests and ...
www.beuc.eu
November 29, 2024 at 3:22 PM
With media reports that the EU-#Mercosur trade deal could be concluded next week - which @ec.europa.eu has denied in the meantime -, it looks like a good moment to re-post @beuc.bsky.social's take on why the deal would fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability 👇
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
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Some onlookers hoped Trump's tariff threats might be used as leverage for negotiation, and wouldn't be implemented in full.
That hope is being dashed. Bold promises for immediate Day One tariffs suggest commerical disruption and damage is being frontloaded www.economist.com/finance-and-...
That hope is being dashed. Bold promises for immediate Day One tariffs suggest commerical disruption and damage is being frontloaded www.economist.com/finance-and-...
Trump wastes no time in reigniting trade wars
Canada and Mexico look likely to suffer
www.economist.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Some onlookers hoped Trump's tariff threats might be used as leverage for negotiation, and wouldn't be implemented in full.
That hope is being dashed. Bold promises for immediate Day One tariffs suggest commerical disruption and damage is being frontloaded www.economist.com/finance-and-...
That hope is being dashed. Bold promises for immediate Day One tariffs suggest commerical disruption and damage is being frontloaded www.economist.com/finance-and-...
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“For nearly 16 years, the absence of nutrient profiles has allowed health and nutrition claims to appear on products laden with salt, fat, or sugar,” @beuc.bsky.social’s @emmacalvert.bsky.social said.
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
The Court of Auditors pushes to finish the job on food labelling legislation
"For nearly 16 years, the absence of nutrient profiles has allowed health and nutrition claims to appear on products laden with salt, fat, or sugar," Emma Calvert says.
www.euractiv.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM
“For nearly 16 years, the absence of nutrient profiles has allowed health and nutrition claims to appear on products laden with salt, fat, or sugar,” @beuc.bsky.social’s @emmacalvert.bsky.social said.
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
www.euractiv.com/section/agri...
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🌍🤝#COP29: countries have settled on an agreement to finance climate action and adaptation.
Although contributions from rich countries could have been higher, the agreement states finance will increase over the next 10 years.
🔗 www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...
Although contributions from rich countries could have been higher, the agreement states finance will increase over the next 10 years.
🔗 www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...
November 24, 2024 at 9:08 AM
🌍🤝#COP29: countries have settled on an agreement to finance climate action and adaptation.
Although contributions from rich countries could have been higher, the agreement states finance will increase over the next 10 years.
🔗 www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...
Although contributions from rich countries could have been higher, the agreement states finance will increase over the next 10 years.
🔗 www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/p...
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As the new political leadership of the European Commission is about to take office, some thoughts on how the Green Deal is already benefiting people and why is so important and necessary to focus on demand-side policies in the next term www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
The European Green Deal Is Already Benefiting Consumers | by Agustín Reyna - Project Syndicate
Agustín Reyna rejects the misguided notion that voters are indifferent to environmental concerns.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 24, 2024 at 8:12 AM
As the new political leadership of the European Commission is about to take office, some thoughts on how the Green Deal is already benefiting people and why is so important and necessary to focus on demand-side policies in the next term www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
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Donald Trump threatened to slap huge tariffs on the EU to rid Manhattan of German cars, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel claims.
Trump was ‘obsessed’ by too many German cars in New York, Merkel claims
In interview with Corriere della Sera, former German chancellor also suggests her country’s legendary “debt brake” is outdated.
www.politico.eu
November 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Donald Trump threatened to slap huge tariffs on the EU to rid Manhattan of German cars, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel claims.
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Moscow will continue using a powerful new missile in its war against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said amid a major escalation in the conflict.
Russia to continue testing new missile in combat, says Putin
Moscow used the high-speed ballistic missile in an attack on Dnipro as Ukraine war escalates.
www.politico.eu
November 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Moscow will continue using a powerful new missile in its war against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said amid a major escalation in the conflict.
1000 days of glory and courage. Ukraine is fighting for freedom and democracy. 💙💛
Today, the 🇺🇦 Ukrainian flag flies high in front of our headquarter.
1000 days of courage.
1000 days of EU solidarity.
We stand with Ukraine. And always will. 🇪🇺
1000 days of courage.
1000 days of EU solidarity.
We stand with Ukraine. And always will. 🇪🇺
November 19, 2024 at 7:49 AM
1000 days of glory and courage. Ukraine is fighting for freedom and democracy. 💙💛
Four countries signed environmental trade agreement ACCTS. Not only the agreement legally bans fossil fuels, it eliminates tariffs for sustainable goods and services! The way to go to promote sustainability in trade ♻️
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/fre...
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/fre...
Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS)
The ACCTS is a ground-breaking trade agreement that delivers commercial opportunities for New Zealand while also helping to address sustainability challenges.
www.mfat.govt.nz
November 18, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Four countries signed environmental trade agreement ACCTS. Not only the agreement legally bans fossil fuels, it eliminates tariffs for sustainable goods and services! The way to go to promote sustainability in trade ♻️
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/fre...
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/trade/fre...
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If you are wondering about seed oils and whether they are bad for health or not, Consumer Reports have got you covered 👇
www.consumerreports.org/health/healt...
www.consumerreports.org/health/healt...
Do Seed Oils Make You Sick? - Consumer Reports
Seed oils are blamed for a number of diseases. Consumer Reports looked into the science behind those claims.
www.consumerreports.org
November 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
If you are wondering about seed oils and whether they are bad for health or not, Consumer Reports have got you covered 👇
www.consumerreports.org/health/healt...
www.consumerreports.org/health/healt...
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DG NEAR will report to Enlargement (Eastern Europe) and Mediterranean (Southern Neighborhood), possibly involving the Commissioner for Simplification.
November 17, 2024 at 8:43 AM
DG NEAR will report to Enlargement (Eastern Europe) and Mediterranean (Southern Neighborhood), possibly involving the Commissioner for Simplification.
After the outcome of the French snap election, one can only hope that Germany won’t have the same fate…
November 16, 2024 at 2:52 PM
After the outcome of the French snap election, one can only hope that Germany won’t have the same fate…
starting with switching from X to Bluesky #NewYearNewMe
November 16, 2024 at 11:29 AM
starting with switching from X to Bluesky #NewYearNewMe