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Pressemitteilung

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  1. Frau blickt auf Handy, das sie in der Hand hält.

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    03.09.2026Social media platforms failing to adequately protect minors

    Social media providers are failing to adequately protect minors from the risks associated with using their platforms. This is the finding of a new investigation by the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv). Platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube still have significant work to do to meet the requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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  2. Frau steckt einen Stecker in den W-LAN Router, der vor ihr auf dem Tisch steht

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    12.08.2026Net Neutrality Must Not Be Weakened

    Net neutrality is the foundation of a free and open internet. It ensures that internet service providers treat data equally and do not slow down, block or favour specific content. This principle protects consumers and prevents large companies from gaining unfair competitive advantages through paid prioritisation.

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  3. Eine Frau und ein Mann sitzen am Tisch im Wohnzimmer und blicken auf Rechnungen, die vor ihnen ausgebreitet sind; auf dem Schoß der Frau sitzt ein Baby.

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    30.07.2026What the “Citizens Omnibus” should deliver for consumers

    The European Commission is planning to simplify the European Single Market with the so-called “Citizens Omnibus.” From the perspective of the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv), one thing in particular must be at the center of this effort: the everyday lives of consumers.

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  4. Ein Jugendlicher steht in einer U-Bahn-Station und blickt auf sein Handy, das er in der Hand hält.

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    22.04.2026Digital Networks Act: Proposal Weakens Consumer Rights and Increases Cost of Living

    The European Commission has published a proposal for a Digital Networks Act. With this initiative, it aims to comprehensively harmonise European telecommunications law and adapt it to technological developments. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) calls for consumer protection to be given priority.

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    23.03.2026Airline may not charge extra fees for reasonable hand baggage

    Spanish carrier Vueling allows passengers in its “Fly Light” fare to take only one single item no larger than 40 × 30 × 20 centimeters. Larger or additional hand baggage costs extra. This practice violates EU law, the Higher Regional Court Hamm has now ruled following a lawsuit filed by the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv). Vueling has since lodged a formal objection against the default ruling.

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    06.03.2026Trusted flagger: Reports of illegal content are not being adequately processed by platforms

    As a trusted flagger, the Federation of German Consumer Organisations (Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband) reported suspected illegal content on various online platforms last year. The first annual report shows that some platforms have provided no feedback, insufficient feedback or feedback that was too late.

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