Federal Council Deals with Laws for More Consumer Protection

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The Federal Council is meeting today at its first meeting of the year.

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At its first meeting this year, the Federal Council will deal on Friday with several laws aimed at strengthening consumer protection (from 9.30 a.m. onwards).In future, consumers will be able to revoke a contract concluded on the Internet simply by clicking on a button.Another law already adopted by the Bundestag provides for stricter rules when companies market their products as "environmentally friendly".In addition, the product safety law is …