What to Do If… in Europe

Practical step-by-step advice on what to do when things go wrong in Europe. From travel disruptions and consumer disputes to data protection and employment rights, this series explains your rights under EU law and how to act effectively across borders.

Quick Answers to Common Problems in Europe

Flight cancelled → You are entitled to refund or rebooking
Product not delivered → You can request a refund
Account hacked → Secure access and report immediately
Dismissed unfairly → You can challenge it legally
Healthcare abroad → You may be covered with EHIC

What to Do If… in Europe

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What to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe

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What to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe

13 May 2026 · 8 min read

What to Do If… in Europe

What to Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled in Europe

You arrive at the airport, check the departure board — and your flight is gone. Cancelled. No clear explanation, long queues forming, and uncertainty about what happens next. For many…

30 April 2026 · 3 min read

News

What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe

You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen, or maybe you simply left it behind. Whatever the cause,…

13 April 2026 · 3 min read

What to Do If… in Europe

What to Do If Your Employer Doesn’t Pay You in Europe

The payslip arrives — but the money does not. Days pass, then weeks. Rent is due, bills are stacking up, and your employer stops responding or gives vague excuses. Across…

7 April 2026 · 3 min read

What to Do If… in Europe

What to Do If Your Bank Account Is Frozen in Europe

You try to pay for groceries or rent — and your card is declined. You check your banking app: your account has been frozen. No warning, no clear explanation. In…

4 April 2026 · 4 min read

Health

What to Do If You Need Healthcare Abroad in Europe

You’re on holiday, a work trip, or visiting family abroad — and suddenly something goes wrong. A sharp pain, an unexpected injury, or a medical emergency sends you looking for…

20 March 2026 · 3 min read

Economy

What to Do If You’re Scammed Online in Europe

The message looked convincing. A delivery notice, a bank alert, or a message from a marketplace seller asking for a quick payment. Only later do many people realise the truth:…

17 March 2026 · 4 min read

Employment

What to Do If You’re Fired Unfairly in the EU

You arrive at work expecting a normal day — and instead leave with a termination letter. Maybe the explanation feels vague, rushed, or simply unfair. Losing a job is stressful…

8 March 2026 · 4 min read

News

What to Do If an Airline Denies EU261 Compensation

BRUSSELS, late evening. You’ve landed hours late, your plans are wrecked, and then the airline email arrives: “compensation not due.” In that moment, most people ask, “Are they allowed to…

24 February 2026 · 5 min read