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German Inflation Hits 29 Percent in April Consumer Prices Rise Faster Than Expected
The inflation rate in Germany reached 2.9 percent in April, according to data released by the Federal Statistical…
Henkel CEO Does Not Rule Out Price Hikes for Consumer Goods Next Year
Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel stated to RTL and ntv that he does not rule out raising prices for…
Germany’s Consumer Confidence Dips Amid Tensions From Iran War
Consumer confidence in Germany has declined again, a downturn attributed to the conflict involving Iran. According to data…
Consumer Protection Group Slams Government for Consumer Policy Lapses
The Federal Association of Consumer Centres (VZBV) has criticized the current Federal Government, nearly a year after taking…
Consumer Advocates Demand Direct Payments Over Fuel Tax Cut Amid Worrying Inequality
A consumer advice association manager criticized the planned fuel tax cut days before its expected passage. She argued…
Consumer Advocates Pressure Delay of Health Care Reform in Germany
Germany’s consumer protection advocates are urging for more time regarding the healthcare reform. Ramona Pop, a board member…
Fuel Crisis Threatens Airlines Insolvencies Consumer Watchdogs Warn
The Federal Association of Consumer Centres is warning about potential airline insolvencies and consumer risks due to forecasted…
Consumer Advocates Demand Clear Rules for Concert and Sport Ticket Resale Market
Consumer advocates are calling for stricter rules governing the secondary market for event and concert tickets. Tatiana Halm,…
Consumer Agency Urges Nutrition as Core School Subject to Counter Rising Food Prices
Rising food prices are renewing the debate about strengthening children’s and adolescents’ nutrition skills.Ramona Pop, head of the…
Consumer Advocate Ramona Pop Calls Off Fuel‑Price Cap After One‑Size‑Fits‑All Discount Favors Big Oil
Ramona Pop, chairwoman of the Federal Consumer Association, has cautioned against a fuel‑price brake amid rising gasoline costs.…
Fuel Shortage Sparks Heated Speed Limit Debate as Consumer Advocate Warns Against Panic
Facing looming fuel shortages, a heated debate over state‑led traffic restrictions has erupted. Consumer‑protection officer of the Union’s…
Iran War Slashes Consumer Confidence Study Finds
The ongoing war in Iran continues to weigh on German consumer sentiment. According to the GfK, the monthly…
Consumer Association Applauds Riester Pension Reform as Milestone for Private Savers
The Consumer Advisory Association of Germany (VZBV) welcomed the changes to the Riester pension reform that the Union…
German Consumer Protectors Achieve First Victory Over Airline Hand Luggage Fees
German consumer advocates have won a first victory in a lawsuit over high carry‑on fees. The Hamm Higher…
Consumer Protection Advocates Question Rigid Age Limits in Social Media Ban Debate
Ramona Pop, the chairwoman of Germany’s Association of Consumer Centres, warned that a social‑media ban relying solely on rigid…
Consumer Advocates Slam Klingbeil’s Private Retirement Plans, Demand Corrections
Consumer‑rights advocates criticize the federal government’s plans for private retirement savings and call for corrections. They argue that…
German Transport Industry Warns Of Rising Consumer Prices Amid Fuel Cost Surge
German transport companies warn that the sharp rise in fuel prices will push consumer prices higher. Dirk Engelhardt, spokesperson…
Consumer Advocates Fear Private Pension Reform Collapse
Before the new pension law was brought to the Bundestag this Thursday, consumer protection advocates warned that the…
Consumer Dispute Resolution Largely Unknown
A significant deficit in consumer awareness regarding accessible dispute resolution mechanisms is hindering effective redress for issues with…
Consumer Groups Back SPD’s Germany Basket Plan
The proposal for a “Germany Basket” – a system of affordable, domestically produced food staples – is gaining…
Stocks Rally Consumer Confidence Brightens
US Markets Rally Amidst Growing Consumer Concerns American equity markets experienced a positive close on Friday, with the…
Consumer Confidence Dims Outlook for 2026
German consumer confidence has taken a distinct downturn toward the year’s close, signaling a potentially challenging start to…
Consumer Confidence Steadying
Germany’s consumer confidence, which has been under pressure for months, appears to be stabilizing slightly towards the year’s…
Consumer Groups Back Digital Euro
The German consumer advocacy group, Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverbands (VZBV), has voiced cautious support for the European Central Bank’s (ECB)…
Temu Shein Face Consumer Group Pressure
The German Association of Consumer Organizations (VZBV) is urgently calling on the federal government to take decisive action…
Consumer Energy Bills Fall Thanks to Subsidies
A recent assessment by the German Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) reveals a significant dampening effect on electricity costs…
Stocks Rise Consumer Confidence Wavering
US equities advanced on Tuesday, demonstrating resilience despite mounting concerns surrounding a potential government shutdown. The Dow Jones…
Consumer Confidence Rebounds
Consumer confidence in Germany showed signs of stabilization in September, halting a three-month decline fueled by improved expectations…
Consumer Fears Demand Political Action
Consumer advocates are urging policymakers to prioritize the concerns of everyday citizens, expressing a perception that pressing domestic…
Consumer Groups Urge Politicians Address Everyday Concerns
Consumer advocates are urging policymakers to prioritize the concerns of everyday citizens, warning that a focus on international…
Consumer Groups Urge Politicians Address Daily Struggles
Consumer advocates are expressing growing concerns that policymakers are insufficiently addressing the everyday financial anxieties facing citizens. Ramona…
Consumer Groups Urge Politicians Hear Concerns
Consumer advocates are voicing concerns that policymakers are insufficiently addressing the everyday economic anxieties felt by citizens. Ramona…
Consumer Advocates Urge Politicians to Listen
Consumer advocates are voicing concerns that policymakers are losing sight of the pressing everyday challenges faced by citizens.…
Stocks Mixed Consumer Confidence Plunges>
US stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Friday, closing with varying results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Consumer Group Urges Caution on Hospital Data Halt
Consumer advocacy group Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV) has cautioned Health Minister Nina Warken against plans to discontinue the Federal…
Consumer Group Fears Weakened Supply Chain Law
Consumer protection groups have voiced criticism regarding a planned reform of Germany’s supply chain due diligence law, approved…
Consumer Groups Slam Energy Relief as Insufficient
Germany’s leading consumer protection organisation has voiced concerns that recently agreed-upon government measures to alleviate rising energy costs…
German Consumer Confidence Falls Again
Consumer sentiment in Germany continues to decline in August, according to newly released data. The GfK Consumer Climate…
Trump Trade Deal Sparks Consumer Concerns
Consumer advocacy groups are raising concerns regarding potential repercussions stemming from the recently agreed-upon customs accord between the…
Left Party Demands More Consumer Energy Relief
Calls for Stronger Action on Energy Costs Spark Debate A dispute has emerged over the government’s approach to…
GfK: Thriftiness Brakes Consumer Recovery
Consumer Sentiment in Germany Remains Unchanged in June, with a Slight Decline Predicted for July The GfK Consumer…
BREAKING: EU’s Green Claims Directive in Jeopardy: Consumer Advocates Sound the Alarm
European Commission’s Plans to Withdraw Green Claims Directive Spark Concern The European Commission’s unexpected plan to withdraw the…
Consumer Advocate Open to Digital Tax in Germany
Consumer Advocates Call for Digital Tax on US Tech Giants Consumer protection organization, Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV), has expressed…
VZBV: Demand for Lower Electricity Tax and Clarity on 58-Euro Ticket Amidst New Federal Government’s Consumer Protection Agenda
The Consumer Association Federal Association (VZBV) has called on the new federal government to implement a 100-day program…
Imports Fuel Decline, Consumer Spending Weakens.
The US economy surprisingly contracted by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first negative…
DAX Stagnates as Consumer Data Fails to Ignite Market
The German Dax index showed a minimal change at the end of the week, closing at 22,551.43 points,…
Consumer Sentiment Plunges, Markets in Free Fall
US stock markets significantly declined on Friday. The Dow, calculated at the end of trading in New York,…
EU’s War on Fake Cheap Goods Fails, Consumer Group Warns of ‘Missed Opportunity’
The European Union’s efforts to combat cheap, substandard products from China, often sent directly to end-consumers, have been…
Germany’s Consumer Price Growth Slows to 2.3%!
The annual increase in consumer prices in Germany has slowed down again in January 2025. The inflation rate…
BREAKING: Germany’s Consumer Confidence Plummets, Recession Fears Rise
Consumer Sentiment in Germany Deteriorates at the Start of the Year According to the latest Consumer Climate Index,…
DAX Soars to New Heights as Consumer Confidence Surges!
The DAX index held steady on Friday, maintaining its positive start to the trading day until midday. By…
BIG SURPRISE: Consumer Mood Makes a Tiny Comeback Just in Time for the Holidays!
Consumer sentiment in Germany has slightly improved by the end of the year. This is the result of…