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Affected individuals of unlawful price increases by streaming service DAZN can join a class action lawsuit until September 25, 2026. The Higher Regional Court of Munich confirmed in December 2024 that DAZN used twelve impermissible clauses in a 2022 price increase.
Companies & MarketsConsumer ProtectionLaws & Rights
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The Berlin Court of Appeal has declared a Lieferando clause impermissible, which excluded the refund of pre-paid tips upon cancellation. The court justified this by stating it was a one-sided contract design to the detriment of customers. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
Radicalism & State SecurityTransport PolicyIT & Internet
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The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of cyberattacks on electric car charging infrastructure. Attackers could exploit the complex system involving various actors to carry out attacks.
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New EU packaging rules threaten the existence of pizzerias and zero-waste stores with strict material and recycling quotas. This is causing discontent among customers and operators who fear negative environmental and economic impacts.
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Petrol small cars now cost an average of almost 24,000 euros, an increase of nearly 80 percent in ten years. The ADAC criticizes manufacturers for equipping cars with comfort features that drive up prices and calls for simpler, affordable mobility solutions.
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A study by the ICCT found that plug-in hybrid cars emit 3.5 to 4.6 times more CO₂ in real-world driving than stated. Real-world data indicates these vehicles operate electrically only about 20% of the time, contrary to official figures of 80%.
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EU parliamentarians are calling for stricter rules for online youth protection, following the US model. They propose temporary network blocks against platforms for persistent violations, as fines alone are deemed insufficient for tech giants like Meta.
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94 percent of surveyed electric car owners would buy an electric car again. After purchase, issues like range and home charging are less problematic for most respondents than before buying.
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Norway plans to introduce stricter regulations for smart glasses to prevent AI-powered facial recognition in public spaces. An expert council will develop proposals to protect consumers from surveillance by such technologies.
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