Keywords: Consumer protection
Banks in France will once again be allowed to charge inheritance-related fees on the accounts of deceased minors after the Constitutional Council struck down part of a 2025 law that had sought to ban such charges in specific cases. In its ruling published in the official journal, the Constitutional......
Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has decided to remove its fuel surcharge policy for new bookings starting June 10, following regulatory scrutiny over its pricing practices. The airline had introduced the temporary surcharge in March after rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle......
India has introduced new packaging rules for cooking oils aimed at making it easier for consumers to compare prices and identify the best value products on store shelves. Under the new regulations, cooking oil manufacturers and importers will be required to sell their products in a limited range of......
Thailand’s consumer protection authorities are preparing legal action against the local operations of Volvo Cars following complaints related to battery safety concerns involving the company’s electric EX30 model. The move follows unsuccessful discussions between consumer representatives,......
Nearly 40% of automotive repair businesses inspected in France have been found to have irregularities related to pricing practices, according to a nationwide investigation by the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF). The inspection campaign, carried out in......
Thailand’s consumer protection authorities have announced plans to take legal action against Meta’s Facebook, accusing the platform of failing to adequately prevent online scams targeting users in the country. According to the Consumer Council of Thailand, Facebook has allowed fraudulent......
Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into easyJet over concerns related to baggage fee policies and possible unfair commercial practices. The inquiry focuses on how optional travel services are presented to customers through the airline’s website and mobile application. According......
British energy company Centrica has agreed to pay millions of pounds following an investigation into the installation of prepayment energy meters by its subsidiary British Gas. The investigation, conducted by the UK energy regulator Ofgem, found that prepayment meters had been installed in the homes......
The European Union has reminded airlines that adding a fuel surcharge after a ticket has already been purchased is not allowed under EU rules, even amid rising jet fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the European Commission, any attempt by airlines to modify......
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