Tag: Consumers and 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…
Schufa tenant information available under a different name
The Bonify app On Monday afternoon, the Schufa service could not be reached via the app. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Germany’s largest credit agency, Schufa, presented a new service last week…
Consumers now have free access to their “Score”
Wiesbaden Consumers can now check their creditworthiness at any time. Because the data on creditworthiness stored by the Schufa can now be viewed online free of charge. A new Schufa…
How you can now easily save again
Dusseldorf After last year’s record prices, prices for new customers are as low as they were before the energy price crisis began. They have fallen by an average of 60…
“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…
Why consumers could make money on weekends
electricity prices Last Sunday, consumers could even earn money by consuming electricity. (Photo: IMAGO/Kosecki) Dusseldorf The price of electricity fell to an all-time low last Sunday. On the Epex Spot,…
Why consumers could make money on weekends
electricity prices Last Sunday, consumers could even earn money by consuming electricity. (Photo: IMAGO/Kosecki) Dusseldorf The price of electricity fell to an all-time low last Sunday. At 2 p.m. on…
What the new EU rules mean for consumers
Brussels On Wednesday, the EU Parliament passed new rules for batteries. For the first time, these are now regulated along the entire life cycle. “It’s revolutionary,” says Green MEP Malte…
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…
Rising premiums – this is how homeowners can save
Burned out roof truss Home insurance is getting more and more expensive. (Photo: IMAGO/Silas Stein) Frankfurt Homeowners must be prepared for the fact that homeowners insurance will soon become even…
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…
Manufacturers resist trade
butter Consumers have to pay less money for butter again than before the war broke out in Ukraine. Other products are likely to remain expensive. (Photo: Sorin Gheorghita/Unsplash) Dusseldorf The…
Manufacturers resist trade
butter Consumers have to pay less money for butter again than before the war broke out in Ukraine. Other products are likely to remain expensive. (Photo: Sorin Gheorghita/Unsplash) Dusseldorf The…
This is changing with the retail investor strategy
European Commission According to plans by the EU Commission, there should be a ban on commission for pure “execution transactions”. (Photo: imago images/Shotshop) Brussels The EU Commission wants to attract…
That is changing for investors
European Commission According to plans by the EU Commission, there should be a ban on commission for pure “execution transactions”. (Photo: imago images/Shotshop) Brussels The EU Commission wants to attract…
Is a quick installation now worthwhile?
Dusseldorf The federal government wants to advance the heat transition with the new building energy law. The consequences for homeowners and tenants are far-reaching: from next January, every new heating…