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Interest Representative Profile: BEUC
The Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs (BEUC), known in English as The European Consumer Organisation, is a prominent non-governmental organization acting as an umbrella group for national consumer organizations across Europe. Its primary mission is to represent and defend the interests of European consumers within the EU legislative process.
General Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Identification Code | 9505781573-45 |
| Registration Date | October 29, 2008 |
| Last Update | March 9, 2026 |
| Entity Form | a.i.s.b.l. (Non-profit international association) |
| Category | Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks |
| Website | http://www.beuc.eu |
Contact Details
Head Office & EU Office Address: Rue d'Arlon, 80 B-1040 Brussels, BELGIUM Phone: +32 27431590
Goals and Activities
BEUC represents 42 independent national consumer organisations from 31 European countries. It brings the consumer voice to the European Commission, Parliament, and Council.
Key Legislative Priorities
BEUC focuses on a wide array of policy areas, including:
- Financial Services: Sustainable finance, digital euro, and payment services.
- Food: Healthy and sustainable diets, food safety, and animal welfare.
- Digital Rights: Artificial Intelligence (AI), data protection (GDPR), and cybersecurity.
- Sustainability: Green transition, circular economy, and energy poverty.
- Mobility: CO2 standards for cars, rail ticketing, and passenger rights.
- Health & Safety: Access to medicines, medical devices, and chemical safety.
Communication & Platforms
BEUC is active in various EU forums and platforms, focusing on consumer enforcement, redress, and international trade agreements. It maintains close ties with Consumers International (CI) and the TransAtlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD).
Human Resources
| Resource Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Members/Staff | 48 |
| Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) | 36.0 |
| EP Accredited Persons | 31 |
Note: 33 staff members spend the majority of their time on interest representation activities.
Financial Information (Fiscal Year 2024)
Total Budget: €6,804,001
Funding Sources
- EU Single Market Programme: €2,400,000
- Members' Contributions: €1,881,316
- European Climate Foundation: €903,572
- Donations from Foundations: €2,029,284
Specific EU Grants
| Project Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| EU Single Market Programme | €2,400,000 |
| CINEA - Ecodesigned4LIFE Project | €84,777 |
| CINEA - CLEAR-HP Project | €108,067 (Combined) |
| EASME - PROMPT Project | €5,000 |
Network and Membership
BEUC is composed of numerous national organizations, including:
- Austria: VKI, Arbeiterkammer (AK)
- Germany: vzbv, Stiftung Warentest
- France: UFC-Que Choisir, CLCV
- Italy: Adiconsum, CIE
- Netherlands: Consumentenbond
- Spain: CECU, ASUFIN
- United Kingdom: Which?, Citizens Advice
- (And many others across the EU, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland)
Cette annonce se réfère à une date antérieure et ne reflète pas nécessairement l’état actuel. L’état actuel est présenté à la page suivante : Bureau européen des unions de consommateurs VZW, Bruxelles, Belgique.
