Turning EU Consumer Law Against Itself? Taking Stock of the EU's Sustainable Consumption Strategy

Key Points

• Sustainable consumption strategies may unintentionally undermine EU consumer law, complicating enforcement.
• The analysis reveals that consumer protection frameworks can conflict with environmental goals, creating challenges.
• Evaluation of the regulatory framework indicates a need for better alignment between consumer rights and sustainability objectives.
• Findings highlight the importance of balancing legal protections with environmental considerations in policy making.