Overview
- The Bundestag approved the consumer-protection law by 308 votes to 242 as implementation of an EU directive.
- Websites and apps must offer a clearly visible cancellation button that remains available throughout the statutory 14-day revocation period.
- New user-interface requirements apply to digital contracting, including financial services, to prevent manipulative dark patterns.
- For financial services, withdrawal rights are now capped at 12 months and 14 days, with a 24 months and 30 days limit for life insurance, to provide legal certainty.
- Patients gain a right to a free, immediate first copy of their full treatment records, according to the consumer federation.