Bundestag Advances Ecological Packaging Rules, Ties Licence Fees to Recyclability Bundestag empowers Germany’s Environment Ministry to set ecological packaging rules, tying licence fees to recyclability and promoting use of recyclates. …
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Iran Announces Changes to Strait of Hormuz, May Impose Transit Fees
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzIran Signals New Strait of Hormuz Fee Regime as Tehran Seeks Control of Passage Iran says it will alter management of the Strait of Hormuz and may charge for transit, …
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Germany empowers environment ministry to set ecological packaging fees under EU rules
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany gives Environment Ministry power to set ecological packaging fees under EU packaging regulation Berlin moves to align license fees with recyclability and recycled content while implementing the EU packaging …
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BGH rules debtors do not have to pay Schufa credit report fees
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBGH Rules Debtors Need Not Reimburse Schufa Report Fees in Pre-Litigation Checks Federal Court rules debtors need not reimburse Schufa report fees when creditors obtain checks before suing, reshaping debt …
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Deutsche Post warns of costly third-party mail forwarding fees
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDeutsche Post warns of costly mail forwarding ‘price trap’ as third‑party sellers charge up to €130 Deutsche Post warns consumers about an online mail forwarding ‘price trap’ after finding third‑party …
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Investigation reveals Indian students in Germany trapped by private fees and exploitation
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIndian students in Germany trapped by high tuition, debt and exploitative delivery work Probe shows Indian students in Germany face high private tuition, crippling debt, exploitative delivery work and crowded …
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Gas connection fees persist after leaving gas network, consumer advocates warn
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUnused gas connection fees leave homeowners paying after switching to heat pumps Gas connection fees for unused network links are levied even after households switch energy sources, causing consumer complaints …
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CJEU rules senior residences exempt from GEMA satellite licensing fees
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Court Rules GEMA License Fees Not Required for Nursing Homes’ Satellite TV European Court of Justice rules nursing homes need not pay GEMA license fees when distributing satellite TV …