Tag: consumer
IT: Consumer advocates call for stricter social-media rules as Germany seeks greater, but safer, AI competitiveness
(de-news.net) – Germany is dealing with two aspects of digital transformation: rising efforts to develop competitive, secure AI capabilities and calls for more robust protections…
Germany weighs sugar tax as lawmakers clash over health and consumer costs
(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed sugar tax has opened a broader debate over consumer costs, public health and the appropriate role of government in shaping everyday…
Public support grows for stronger consumer protections for young people in Germany
(de-news.net) – A consumer survey shows overwhelming public support for stronger protections for children and adolescents in digital services, finance, and nutrition. The findings coincide…
Fuel tax relief gains support as studies show consumer benefits
(de-news.net) – Political and economic debate continues over the temporary fuel rebate introduced in response to rising energy prices linked to the Iran war. Some…
Government backs tighter renewable support framework to address grid bottlenecks and consumer costs
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) has backed her proposal to reduce certain support mechanisms and impose tighter constraints on the…
German consumer associations embrace initiative to introduce a digital euro
(de-news.net) – The introduction of a digital euro as an electronic counterpart to traditional cash has been welcomed by German consumer associations, provided that its…
Energy costs: Consumer Advice Center wants improvements to the second relief package
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV) expects back payments for energy from both tenants and owners of apartments. In particular, heating costs…
Consumer advocates want tax cuts on fruits and vegetables
(GermanPolicy.com) – The possible price increases for meat products to enable better animal keeping should be compensated for, according to a proposal by the consumer…
