European consumer groups challenge airlines on hand baggage fees and ticket refunds, impacting expats and travelers in Germany....
Germany removes health insurers' duty to notify members of contribution hikes, raising concerns for expats and consumers alike....
Meta’s US settlement on child social media addiction fuels consumer calls for youth protection in Germany....
German court rules passengers can bring multiple hand luggage items free if combined size limits are met, easing extra fees....
Germany fines three companies €11.9 million for illegal tire price agreements restricting retailer pricing freedom....
The Bundeskartellamt fines companies nearly €12 million for illegal tire price-fixing, impacting tire costs for expats in Germany....
BGH mandates simple, distraction-free online cancellations for fitness studios, protecting consumer rights and benefiting expat contract terminations....
The European Court rules streaming subscriptions can be canceled within 14 days, affecting expats' rights in Germany....
Consumers face aggressive door-to-door fiber optic contract sales in Germany; advice includes cautious contract review and awareness of cancellation rights....
From June 2026, German online shops must include a Widerrufsbutton, enabling consumers to easily cancel contracts electronically....
