Tag: Consumer protection
Less in it, the same price – government wants to ban “deceptive packages” in supermarkets
Berlin, Düsseldorf Federal Consumer Protection Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) is taking action against hidden price increases in retail. “Deceptive packages are a big nuisance. “Consumers are being misled here,” Lemke…
“Way into the debt trap” – debate about upper limit for overdraft interest flared up again
Withdraw money from checking account Banks grant their customers overdraft facilities up to a certain limit if their checking account is exhausted. The expensive overdraft facilities have increasingly come under…
EU Commission threatens Google with partial breakup
Margaret Vestager The EU Commissioner is taking the next step in the proceedings against Google. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels The EU Commission has threatened Google with breaking up its lucrative advertising…
EU Commission threatens order for partial sale of advertising business
Margaret Vestager The EU Commissioner is taking the next step in the proceedings against Google. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels The EU Commission is taking the next step in important competition proceedings…
EU Commission calls on Google to sell part of its advertising business
Margaret Vestager The EU Commissioner is taking the next step in the proceedings against Google. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels The EU Commission is taking the next step in important competition proceedings…
EU Commission calls on Google to sell part of its advertising business
Margaret Vestager The EU Commissioner is taking the next step in the proceedings against Google. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels The EU Commission is taking the next step in important competition proceedings…
EU Commission calls on Google to sell part of its advertising business
Margaret Vestager The EU Commissioner is taking the next step in the proceedings against Google. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels The EU Commission is taking the next step in important competition proceedings…
This is how dangerous the new technology is for consumers
Berlin When dealing with artificial intelligence (AI), Germany’s top consumer advocate Ramona Pop has spoken out in favor of comprehensive rules. AI systems like ChatGPT have the potential to “make…
Consumer center calls for more legal clout for Bafin
BaFin in Bonn Collective consumer protection is now also one of the tasks of financial supervision. (Photo: imago images/Schöning) Frankfurt For around eight years, the financial supervisory authority Bafin has…
Bafin increases pressure on banks after delays in tax certification.
Financial supervision BaFin The authority wants to prevent banks from sending tax certificates to their customers too late due to organizational deficiencies. (Photo: IMAGO/Hannelore Föster) Frankfurt After the delayed dispatch…
Federal Ministry of the Interior wants a “clear legal framework” for artificial intelligence
Nancy Faser The house of Interior Minister Faeser wants to formulate clear rules for the use of AI. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Federal Ministry of the Interior, headed by department…
Habeck’s heating ban causes the number of energy consultations to skyrocket
Installation of a gas heater Because of the impending installation ban from next year, there is a run on gas and oil heating systems. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The plans of…
Consumer advice center plans class action lawsuit against Eon
district heating Eon customers criticize price increases. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The consumer advice center considers the price increases by the Essen energy supplier Eon to be illegal. The Federal Consumer…
Energy prices: The electricity discounters are back
power strip The lower prices on the energy exchanges are calling low-cost suppliers back onto the scene. (Photo: imago/Jochen Tack) Dusseldorf Anyone who has been looking for a new electricity…
Energy prices: The electricity discounters are back
power strip The lower prices on the energy exchanges are calling low-cost suppliers back onto the scene. (Photo: imago/Jochen Tack) Dusseldorf Anyone who has been looking for a new electricity…
Energy prices: The electricity discounters are back
power strip The lower prices on the energy exchanges are calling low-cost suppliers back onto the scene. (Photo: imago/Jochen Tack) Dusseldorf Anyone who has been looking for a new electricity…
Interest, inflation & Co. – More and more over-indebted people
Berlin For Marcel Fratzscher, the matter is clear: “Inflation was and is not only far too high, it also affects people with low incomes much more severely,” said the President…
Baden-Württemberg’s consumer protection minister calls for price increases to be reviewed
gas meter Falling gas prices are not yet reaching consumers, as many suppliers have stocked up on long-term contracts. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The chairman of the conference of consumer protection…
Baden-Württemberg’s consumer protection minister calls for price increases to be reviewed
gas meter Falling gas prices are not yet reaching consumers, as many suppliers have stocked up on long-term contracts. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The chairman of the conference of consumer protection…
Consumer protection for new banking terms and conditions
postal bank Since the Federal Court of Justice ruled against Postbank, bank customers have had to expressly agree to a price increase. (Photo: imago images / Cord) Frankfurt Consumer advocates…