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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.
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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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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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Climate change incurs rising costs through crop failures, extreme weather events, and increased medical expenses. Studies estimate the economic consequences of a three-degree Celsius global warming at a GDP decline between 1.6 and 26 percent.
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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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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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Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer announced aid for farmers due to crop failures from heat and drought. The current grain harvest is 7.3 percent lower than the previous year. Planned measures include increased loan programs, tax relief, and higher direct payments.
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The official harvest report shows a grain yield of 69.1 decitonnes per hectare, matching the average for 2020-2025, contrary to the Farmers' Association's pessimistic outlook. Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer still calls it a crisis and demands subsidies, while scientists criticize the planned aid.
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