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The European Commission and consumer protection authorities have released the results of a screening of online discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Some discounts were misleading and did not comply with EU consumer law.
The Commission has put forward a new strategy for wildfire risk management that covers prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. 2025 was the worst wildfire season in Europe since records began. This strategy will help enhance resilience to wildfires and protect people and the environment.
New figures show 3% fewer people died on European roads in 2025 compared to 2024. Some 19,400 road fatalities were reported in 2025, 580 fewer than the previous year. However, most EU countries are not yet on track to meet the EU's goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
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