Tag: Federal Association of Consumer Centers
Green tear up Christian Lindner’s relief plan
That would not help those who needed it most. “We have to relieve the pressure well into the middle, but not blindly with the watering can. In terms of regulatory…
SPD politician open to lower fuel tax
Gas station in Frankfurt (Oder) Fuel prices in Germany are currently reaching new record highs every day. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Until recently, a fuel price of more than two euros…
War in Ukraine: SPD push for “energy price protective shield”
Berlin In view of the drastically increased energy prices, Lower Saxony’s Energy Minister Olaf Lies (SPD) is calling for further relief for the citizens. All the measures currently being discussed…
Storm disasters: government advisors call for compulsory insurance
Flood disaster in the Ahr Valley The 2021 flood disaster in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate caused billions in damage. Government advisers call for compulsory insurance for building owners. (Photo: dpa)…
Traffic light argues about higher commuter allowances
A car at the pump Fuel prices in Germany are getting higher and higher. The Ukraine crisis is further heating up the energy problem. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Before the traffic…
This is how Robert Habeck wants to relieve tenants
Berlin According to information from the Handelsblatt, the federal government has agreed on key points to relieve tenants of CO2 pricing. “With the speedy agreement, the government is proposing a…
Aldi, Amazon & Co.: price-performance ranking 2022
Tiktok meets Aldi Süd The “Elevator Boys” play in an Aldi promotional video on the Tiktok platform. (Photo: Aldi Süd) Cologne It was rather bad news that the US payment…
NRW consumer center is suing the Sparkasse am Niederrhein
savings bank Adjust terms and conditions, but do not reimburse any fees: The consumer advice center of North Rhine-Westphalia is suing the Sparkasse am Niederrhein. (Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa) Frankfurt In…
Law reform planned – government wants more protection for electricity customers
Berlin With a legal reform, the federal government wants to put a stop to short-term terminations of electricity and gas contracts by cheap suppliers and price jumps. “We must not…
Consumers face additional costs of 1,654 euros
three-phase meter Many low-cost providers have experienced turbulence and have canceled thousands of contracts. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Because some low-cost energy providers no longer deliver due to increased prices, some…
The top consumer advocate is to become the new head of the network agency
Klaus Mueller The consumer advocate headed the NRW consumer advice center for eight years before becoming a board member of the federal association in 2014. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The head…
Instagram, Tiktok and Clubhouse in the sights of data protection authorities
Berlin The Federal Data Protection Commissioner Ulrich Kelber has expressed concerns about the use of the social networks Instagram, Tiktok and Clubhouse in federal authorities. “In cooperation with the Federal…