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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Unlawful DAZN Price Increase: Consumer Protection Agency Points to Class Action Lawsuit

By withut-me 04.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Companies & Markets Consumer Protection Laws & Rights

Berlin Court of Appeal: Court Declares Lieferando Tip Clause Impermissible

By withut-me 04.09.2026 6 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Companies & Markets Trade & Consumption Consumer Protection

The Truth: Dead Newspaper with Pizza Hawaii

By withut-me 04.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Companies & Markets Trade & Consumption Consumer Protection

ADAC: Petrol small cars cost almost 80 percent more than ten years ago

By withut-me 03.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Youth Protection Online - EU Parliamentarians Demand Stricter Rules Based on US Model

By withut-me 03.09.2026 9 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Elections Parliament & Legislation Real Estate

Berlin Election on September 20: Krach Shows Red Card to Left Alliance

By withut-me 03.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated SPD candidate Steffen Krach rejects a left-wing alliance after the Berlin election on September 20 if property owner expropriations were part of the policy. A new poll shows the CDU leading with 21 percent, while the SPD has fallen to 11 percent.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Norway plans stricter rules for smart glasses against AI surveillance

By withut-me 03.09.2026 9 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Companies & Markets Real Estate IT & Internet

Noise from AI Data Centers: Acousticians Receive More Data Center Orders

By withut-me 02.09.2026 10 views
TL;DR AI-generated The expansion of AI data centers in the US is leading to a significant increase in orders for acoustics firms. One engineering firm has seen its inquiries rise from four to five per year to four to five per month.
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Consumer Protection IT & Internet Health Policy

Citizens Hardly Use It: "ePA for All" an ePA for Few?

By withut-me 02.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Only 24 percent of Germans are interested in the electronic patient record (ePA), with just 10 percent completing initial registration. Frustrating sign-up processes, lack of identification options, and complexity are key reasons for dropouts. Access to the ePA is socially selective, disadvantaging those with lower education, income, and digital affinity.
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