Eszter Fodor

2026 is the year of consumers. At the beginning of the year, the legal category of consumers was expanded, and as a result, in certain matters SMEs also gained a stronger legal position vis-à-vis sellers. In September and December, further tightening of greenwashing regulations and easier enforceability of product liability claims are expected. However, the “headline” rule of the year is the one entering into force in two weeks: operators of web shops must ensure that consumers can withdraw from contracts online.