Tag: Federal Association of Consumer Centers
Municipalities require cheap tickets that are valid indefinitely
Berlin After the expiry of the 9-euro monthly ticket for local public transport (ÖPNV), which is limited to three months, the Association of Towns and Municipalities is demanding a nationwide…
The number of over-indebted private households will increase
Berlin The chairman of the Advisory Council for Consumer Questions in the Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Peter Kenning, raises the alarm in view of the cost increases for consumers.…
CO2 price: Tenant relief does not convince consumer advocates
Berlin The traffic light government’s plans to relieve many tenants of the heating cost climate tax are met with sharp criticism from consumer advocates. Thomas Engelke, head of the energy…
Green becomes head of the consumer center
Ramona Pop Ramona Pop has been a member of the Berlin House of Representatives since 2001 and was the leader of the Greens parliamentary group from 2009 to 2016. (Photo:…
Green becomes head of the consumer center
Ramona Pop Ramona Pop has been a member of the Berlin House of Representatives since 2001 and was the leader of the Greens parliamentary group from 2009 to 2016. (Photo:…
District heating: This is how homeowners heat climate-neutrally
District heating pipe in a residential area in Leipzig How carbon neutral is this heating system – and what are the benefits for homeowners? (Photo: dpa) Berlin The heat transition…
Gas suppliers are allowed to raise prices – criticism from consumer advocates
Berlin Consumer advocates criticize the amendment to the Energy Security Act (EnSiG) passed by the Bundestag. They are calling for the so-called price adjustment clause to be adjusted and are…
ING abolishes negative interest rates for many customers
Frankfurt The direct bank ING Germany with nine million customers abolishes negative interest and thus sets an example in the German financial sector. On July 1, the online bank will…
ING abolishes negative interest rates for many customers
Frankfurt The direct bank ING Germany with nine million customers abolishes negative interest and thus sets an example in the German financial sector. On July 1, the online bank will…
FDP rejects plans for higher e-car purchase premiums
Volker Wissing In the meantime, the Federal Minister of Transport has also distanced himself from his house’s plans. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) has distanced himself…
BER Airport does not expect any problems for leisure airlines
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Berlin The capital airport Berlin Brandenburg (BER) sees a delivery embargo for Russian oil rather calmly. The airport does not have to worry, but is ultimately indirectly…
EU Commission proposes new sanctions
Brussels That’s it, it’s over: According to plans by the EU Commission, Russian oil supplies to the European Union are to be largely stopped by the beginning of next year.…
EU Commission proposes new sanctions
Brussels That’s it, it’s over: According to plans by the EU Commission, Russian oil supplies to the European Union are to be largely stopped by the beginning of next year.…
Consumer advocates warn of high additional payments
heating costs High additional payments on heating costs are likely to become a major burden for tenants. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to estimates by the Federation of German Consumer Organizations…
SPD brings third relief package into play
Lies told the Handelsblatt that the state had to alleviate the enormous burden on citizens. This is particularly true for low-income households. The federal government has corrected the growth forecast…
Energy supply: consumer advocates warn of gas barriers
gas meter High energy prices are affecting the citizens – gas or electricity cuts threaten in the event of payment difficulties. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Federation of German Consumer Organizations…
Without agreeing to the terms and conditions – Sparda-Bank terminates accounts
Sparda Bank Baden-Württemberg The cooperative bank terminated current accounts if customers had not agreed to the prices and conditions. (Photo: Sparda Bank Baden-Württemberg) Frankfurt Like Postbank, other financial institutions are…
Savings banks: General terms and conditions consent at the ATM
ATMs of a savings bank Some savings banks try to persuade customers at ATMs to agree to fee increases. (Photo: imago images / Joko) Frankfurt If banks and savings banks…
Termination if negative interest is not approved
In the meantime, other financial institutions have taken the step or are about to do so. Postbank has terminated some customers’ accounts because they did not agree to negative interest…
Tougher action against dubious energy suppliers
Electricity costs in Germany Many customers have to take a closer look due to the high electricity and gas prices. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens)…