Austria is tightening regulations for small loans and online purchases on account under the new EU Consumer Credit Directive, which comes into effect on November 20, 2026, to better protect consumers from over-indebtedness. #Verbraucherschutz #Kredite #Onlineshopping (translated)
LilitThyra wrote that consumers ultimately bear the costs of any price increases and taxes. She described any further expansion of the civil service apparatus as completely excessive. For 2025, she stated that the entire public service would comprise about 12 percent of all employed persons. https://t.co/e4j4snGU6u #Preiserhöhung #Steuern #ÖffentlicherDienst (translated)
The guild leader warns of unscrupulous installers who want to rip off consumers. (translated)
The AfD wrote that Chancellor Merz's cabinet has decided on a new sugar tax for 2027. As a result, according to the party, consumers are facing significantly higher beverage prices in supermarkets. The AfD rejected the tax and described it as state exploitation of consumers. https://t.co/jQ6Cv2KIll #Zuckersteuer #Steuern #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The District Court of Ingolstadt has ruled that retailers may not refer customers to the manufacturer when they assert warranty claims, which strengthens the rights of millions of consumers in Germany. #Verbraucherrechte #MediaMarkt #Gerichtsurteil (translated)
Furkan Yildirim wrote that US consumer inflation expectations had risen to 3.9 percent, reaching the highest level since May 2023. A month earlier, they had been at 3.6 percent. For the next twelve months, Americans expected price increases of 9.2 percent for medical costs, 7.5 percent for education costs, 6.8 percent for rents, 5.5 percent for food, and 4.8 percent for gasoline. Wages were expected to rise by only 2.6 percent during the same period. At the same time, households planned to spend 5.5 percent more – the highest figure since May 2023. Their income was only expected to grow by 3.1 percent, according to Yildirim. He also wrote that more households reported a worse financial situation than a year ago and that loans were harder to obtain. Prices were outpacing wages, he summarized. #Inflation #Wirtschaft #Verbraucherpreise (translated)
Ukrainian drones carried out an attack on a Yandex data center in Russia, which triggered a fire and temporarily disrupted the center's operations, however, the core services for consumers remained unaffected. #Yandex #UkrainischerAngriff #KünstlicheIntelligenz (translated)
Oil and gas prices are rising sharply as concerns over new US attacks on Iran weigh on the markets, and consumers are faced with higher costs. #Iran #Energiepreise #Ölpreise (translated)
The German Shepherd wrote that Gerhard Schröder's displayed enthusiasm for the offer and prices in a Russian supermarket is likely to cause a stir in Germany. The former Chancellor is gaining worldwide respect for his courage, it was stated in the article. https://t.co/nOlLCnx8Ge #Deutschland #Einkaufen #GerhardSchröder (translated)
Affordable electric cars are becoming increasingly popular as new models come onto the market and consumers benefit from high fuel prices and improved infrastructure. #EAutos #Umweltfreundlich #Nachhaltigkeit (translated)
According to an evaluation by the Ifo Institute, the oil companies have so far only partly passed on the fuel discount to consumers, while prices for gasoline and diesel have risen despite the discount. #Tankrabatt #Mineralölkonzerne #Benzinpreise (translated)
Consumer politicians from various parties are sharply criticizing the Schufa due to a lack of transparency regarding their new rating scores and are demanding state regulation, while only the AfD defends the situation. #Schufa #Transparenz #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
The author of the article criticized the Merz government for burdening citizens instead of implementing promised reforms. He accused them of taxing traders and consumers with a sugar and tobacco tax, and wrote that the fuel discount was evaporating. Furthermore, according to him, the nursing care reform would lead to higher contributions and surcharges as well as lower benefits. He stated that it was enough. https://t.co/BHpvn1cF5d #Steuern #Reformen #Bürgerrechte #DE (translated)
The account of the savings book enemy wrote that Germany currently pays 1.4 billion euros annually from the federal budget for the EU levy on plastic packaging. Lars Klingbeil wants to change this from 2027; the plastic tax will be passed on to consumers. Hundreds of additional officials will be needed for control, and there will be a lot of bureaucracy for producers and traders. The additional burden for a family of four is estimated to be between 80 and 100 euros per year. The account described the levy as another consumption tax that increases the cost of food and drives inflation. #Plastiksteuer #Inflation #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
Peter Borbe wrote that the sugar tax has not yet been decided, but a plastic tax is already becoming apparent. He criticized the additional levies and claimed that they could weaken the economy. In the end, consumers would have to pay the tax through higher costs at the checkout, Borbe said. https://t.co/1adnvnky7y #Zuckersteuer #Plastiksteuer #Steuern (translated)
The prices for gasoline and diesel are rising slightly shortly after the reintroduction of the fuel rebate, even though a tax reduction of 16.7 cents per liter has been in effect since early October, which, according to ADAC, is difficult for consumers to understand. #Energiepreise #Tankrabatt #Kraftstoffpreise (translated)
The sesame paste brand Chtoura Garden is being recalled due to proven salmonella, and consumers are strongly urged not to consume the affected product and to check their supplies. #Sesampaste #Rückruf #Salmonellen (translated)
The current survey of the German Retail Association shows that consumer sentiment is burdened by rising prices and declining income expectations as the year comes to an end, which casts a shadow over the outlook for the Christmas business. #Konsumstimmung #Weihnachtsgeschäft #Inflation (translated)
The potato harvest in Germany has fallen by a quarter this year, which could lead to a rise in prices, although the Federal Ministry of Agriculture promises stability for consumers for the time being. #Kartoffelernte #Lebensmittelpreise #Agrarpolitik (translated)
The author criticized that the heavily subsidized solar industry is happy while consumers are increasingly angry. He wrote that more and more money is being spent on electricity production while the costs for its purchase are also at the expense of consumers. He called the energy transition completely absurd and warned that the situation will continue to worsen. #Energiewende #Solarenergie #Strompreise #DE (translated)
