Media inquiries

The European Consumer Centre (ECC) is a trusted source for journalists looking for information on consumer rights in the EU. Topics include cross-border online shopping, travel rights, and misleading practices. With 20 years of experience, we’re happy to share our knowledge and expertise to help explain consumer issues clearly and accurately.

Press inquiry? 

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Media team

Meet the ECC experts who are happy to assist you with questions and interviews.

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Eva Calvelo Muiño

Spokesperson
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Martijn Witvliet

Spokesperson
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Linda van Zanten

Press Coordinator

ECC in the media

2025

RTL nieuws

Hours of delays, no luggage, cancelled flights because of a cyberattack: what are your rights?

Read the article (Dutch)

2025

Radar 

Travellers run into a wall when claiming compensation for a delayed flight: what are your rights? (item starts right away)

Watch the interview (Dutch)

2025

PlusOnline 

Ruling: you can immediately request compensation for delayed luggage
 

Read the article (Dutch)

2025

Max Vakantieman

No deposit refunded after renting a holiday home (interview starts at 10:28)
 

Watch the interview (Dutch)

2025

Nu.nl

After your holiday, a hefty fine in the mail: "Sometimes you lose hundreds of euros"
 

Read the article (Dutch)

2025

Max Vakantieman

What should you watch out for when applying for an eTA? (interview starts at 2:05)

Watch the interview (Dutch)

2025

TV2 Kosmopol

How to avoid getting scammed when shopping online (Danish media)


Read the article (Danish)

2025

Radar

How to fight Vueling’s huge name change fees

Read the article (Dutch)

2025

Radar

Gezondheidscontrole.com sends a hefty bill - do you have to pay it or not?

Read the article (Dutch)