Tag: Federal Association of Consumer Centers
“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…
That’s how expensive Germany’s heating systems are
heat accumulator of a heat pump The costs for heating including installation have risen sharply in the past two years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Within two years, the price of gas…
That’s how expensive Germany’s heating systems are
heat accumulator of a heat pump The costs for heating including installation have risen sharply in the past two years. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Within two years, the price of gas…
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…
Eventim share collapses after criticism from Jan Böhmermann
Jan Böhmermann Böhmermann criticized the company in the program “With fantasy fees to the event empire” about the ticket dealer Eventim. (Photo: IMAGO/Panama Pictures) Frankfurt Eventim shares have fallen more…
Share collapses after criticism from Jan Böhmermann
Jan Böhmermann Böhmermann criticized the company in the program “With fantasy fees to the event empire” about the ticket dealer Eventim. (Photo: IMAGO/Panama Pictures) Frankfurt Eventim shares have fallen more…
Eventim stock falls more than 14 percent
Jan Böhmermann Böhmermann criticized the company in the program “With fantasy fees to the event empire” about the ticket dealer Eventim. (Photo: IMAGO/Panama Pictures) Frankfurt Eventim shares have fallen more…
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…
When district heating makes replacing the heating system superfluous
heat pump The installation of a heat pump is associated with high costs. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) wants to make progress with the expansion…
When district heating makes replacing the heating system superfluous
heat pump The installation of a heat pump is associated with high costs. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) wants to make progress with the expansion…
When district heating makes replacing the heating system superfluous
Berlin The municipal utility is convinced that heating networks can play a key role in heating in the future – and save many owners expensive investments in a heat pump.…
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…
Decision in the heating dispute possible before the summer break
gas boiler From 2024, only heating systems that are operated with at least 65 percent renewable energy may possibly be installed. (Photo: IMAGO/Manngold) Berlin The controversial heating law by Federal…
Is it still worth installing a gas heating system before 2024?
gas meter Gas heating or heat pump? What causes higher costs? (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Dusseldorf A draft law by the federal government is causing a lot of concern among…
Is it still worth quickly installing a gas heating system before 2024?
gas meter Gas heating or heat pump? What causes higher costs? (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Dusseldorf A draft law by the federal government is causing a lot of concern among…
Consumer advocates warn of EU tax for Netflix, Youtube & Co.
Netflix According to the telecoms industry, the five largest online services account for around 55 percent of data traffic. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The EU Commission’s plans to share the costs…
Bafin comparison portal for banks will not go into operation until 2024
Change bank details if the institute is too expensive? With the planned Bafin portal, citizens should get an overview of the conditions of credit institutions, for example for transfers, cash…
EU Commission waives commission ban for financial advisors
Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness The EU Commissioner is dropping the commission ban for financial advisors for the time being. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich The EU Commission has given up…
EU Commission waives commission ban for financial advisors
Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness The EU Commissioner is dropping the commission ban for financial advisors for the time being. (Photo: Reuters) Stockholm The EU Commission has dropped the controversial plan…
EU Commission waives commission ban for financial advisors
Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness The EU Commissioner is dropping the commission ban for financial advisors for the time being. (Photo: Reuters) Stockholm The EU Commission has dropped the controversial plan…