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EU Commission Eases Data Protection Rules for Mid-Sized Businesses
The EU Commission proposed amending data protection rules to benefit approximately 38,000 mid-sized companies (250-750 employees) by extending GDPR exemptions, sparking debate on balancing economic growth with consumer data protection.
EU Commission Eases Data Protection Rules for Mid-Sized Businesses
The EU Commission proposed amending data protection rules to benefit approximately 38,000 mid-sized companies (250-750 employees) by extending GDPR exemptions, sparking debate on balancing economic growth with consumer data protection.
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40% Bias Score
EU to Tackle High Grocery Prices in the Netherlands
The European Commission proposes banning restrictions that cause higher grocery prices in the Netherlands than in other EU countries; this follows a Dutch government initiative and aims to create a more unified market by 2024.
EU to Tackle High Grocery Prices in the Netherlands
The European Commission proposes banning restrictions that cause higher grocery prices in the Netherlands than in other EU countries; this follows a Dutch government initiative and aims to create a more unified market by 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Tariff Confusion Fuels Surge in Consumer Scams
Experts warn that new tariff policies are creating a surge in scams, with cybercriminals using the confusion surrounding tariffs to trick consumers into making fraudulent payments; the average effective tariff rate is at its highest since 1934.
Tariff Confusion Fuels Surge in Consumer Scams
Experts warn that new tariff policies are creating a surge in scams, with cybercriminals using the confusion surrounding tariffs to trick consumers into making fraudulent payments; the average effective tariff rate is at its highest since 1934.
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52% Bias Score
Rapid German Fuel Price Fluctuations Under Scrutiny
A German price comparison website, benzinpreis.de, accuses over 11,000 gas stations of rapidly changing fuel prices, often within minutes, hindering consumer price comparisons and potentially misleading customers; the Federal Cartel Office is investigating.
Rapid German Fuel Price Fluctuations Under Scrutiny
A German price comparison website, benzinpreis.de, accuses over 11,000 gas stations of rapidly changing fuel prices, often within minutes, hindering consumer price comparisons and potentially misleading customers; the Federal Cartel Office is investigating.
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48% Bias Score
UK introduces new rules to regulate buy now, pay later services
The UK government announced new rules for buy now, pay later services, requiring affordability checks and faster refunds to protect consumers from excessive debt, following a surge in BNPL use (11 million users last year) and concerns about unaffordable borrowing.
UK introduces new rules to regulate buy now, pay later services
The UK government announced new rules for buy now, pay later services, requiring affordability checks and faster refunds to protect consumers from excessive debt, following a surge in BNPL use (11 million users last year) and concerns about unaffordable borrowing.
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60% Bias Score
Spain Orders Removal of 65,935 Airbnb Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights ordered Airbnb to remove 65,935 tourist rental listings for violating regulations on license numbers, identification codes, and rental type specifications; a court upheld the removal of 5,800 listings, and Airbnb plans to appeal.
Spain Orders Removal of 65,935 Airbnb Listings
The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights ordered Airbnb to remove 65,935 tourist rental listings for violating regulations on license numbers, identification codes, and rental type specifications; a court upheld the removal of 5,800 listings, and Airbnb plans to appeal.
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40% Bias Score
EU Consumer Groups Accuse Seven Budget Airlines of Illegal Baggage Fees
Sixteen European consumer groups are demanding that the EU investigate seven budget airlines—Easyjet, Norwegian, Ryanair, Volotea, Vueling, Transavia, and Wizzair—for allegedly illegal extra baggage fees that cause confusion and distress for passengers, potentially reaching €280.
EU Consumer Groups Accuse Seven Budget Airlines of Illegal Baggage Fees
Sixteen European consumer groups are demanding that the EU investigate seven budget airlines—Easyjet, Norwegian, Ryanair, Volotea, Vueling, Transavia, and Wizzair—for allegedly illegal extra baggage fees that cause confusion and distress for passengers, potentially reaching €280.
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52% Bias Score
Spain to Fine Wizz Air and Transavia for Hand Luggage Fees
The Spanish government will fine Wizz Air and Transavia for charging for hand luggage, expanding on November 2022 fines against five other airlines totaling €179 million for "abusive" surcharges, following a complaint from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) to the European Commission.
Spain to Fine Wizz Air and Transavia for Hand Luggage Fees
The Spanish government will fine Wizz Air and Transavia for charging for hand luggage, expanding on November 2022 fines against five other airlines totaling €179 million for "abusive" surcharges, following a complaint from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) to the European Commission.
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52% Bias Score
French Energy Mediator Issues Red Cards to Multiple Suppliers for Customer Service Failures
The French energy mediator's 2024 report reveals a slight increase in disputes, with Wekiwi receiving a €130,000 fine for repeated violations, Primagaz facing issues due to a system update, and JPME failing to pay clients; however, GRDF showed full compliance with recommendations.
French Energy Mediator Issues Red Cards to Multiple Suppliers for Customer Service Failures
The French energy mediator's 2024 report reveals a slight increase in disputes, with Wekiwi receiving a €130,000 fine for repeated violations, Primagaz facing issues due to a system update, and JPME failing to pay clients; however, GRDF showed full compliance with recommendations.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Court Sides with Government, Orders Airbnb to Remove 65,935 Illegal Ads
A Spanish court upheld a ruling ordering Airbnb to remove 65,935 illegal advertisements for tourist rentals, highlighting issues of transparency and consumer protection in Spain's tourism sector and setting a precedent for online platform regulation.
Spanish Court Sides with Government, Orders Airbnb to Remove 65,935 Illegal Ads
A Spanish court upheld a ruling ordering Airbnb to remove 65,935 illegal advertisements for tourist rentals, highlighting issues of transparency and consumer protection in Spain's tourism sector and setting a precedent for online platform regulation.
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40% Bias Score
German Online Retail Booms, Facing Challenges from Asian Competitors
German online retail sales are surging, exceeding expectations with a projected €92.4 billion revenue in 2025, fueled by growth in previously under-represented online categories and the rise of international players like Temu and Shein, despite challenges in product safety and customs regulations.
German Online Retail Booms, Facing Challenges from Asian Competitors
German online retail sales are surging, exceeding expectations with a projected €92.4 billion revenue in 2025, fueled by growth in previously under-represented online categories and the rise of international players like Temu and Shein, despite challenges in product safety and customs regulations.
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36% Bias Score
Online Advertising Fraud Exploits Millions
Online advertising is increasingly used to perpetrate scams, redirecting users to fraudulent websites offering fake investments, counterfeit goods, or non-existent products; the EU's Digital Fairness Act aims to address this.
Online Advertising Fraud Exploits Millions
Online advertising is increasingly used to perpetrate scams, redirecting users to fraudulent websites offering fake investments, counterfeit goods, or non-existent products; the EU's Digital Fairness Act aims to address this.
Progress
48% Bias Score
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