AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOnline Shopping Rules: The EU’s proposed Digital Fairness Act would target fake scarcity claims, hidden fees, subscription traps and undisclosed influencer marketing. It also addresses loot boxes and addictive design, with fines of up to 6% of global turnover for serious breaches. Payments: Germany’s cartel office says PayPal’s ban on surcharges may discourage shoppers from choosing cheaper payment services; PayPal disputes the regulator’s preliminary findings. Food Retail: France has blamed Iran-linked hackers for attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems, raising concerns about disruptions to food storage. Cost of Living: Spain’s first general strike in 14 years disrupted transport and shut shops as workers and housing activists protested soaring rents and prices.
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