With the recent EU-wide overhaul of consumer protection laws, Hungary introduced stricter regulations on unfair commercial practices on...

In December 2020, the Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) concluded its investigation into SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft (Spar), a...

The Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) has found that since October 2023, the Hungarian Energy Drinks Association (EDA) has been using...

In 2022, the Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) carried out a fast-track comparative analysis which showed that most airlines use...

Some traders use various unfair methods to make extra profit, sometimes by giving the impression of discounts. Some of the tricks that...

In 2018, the Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) launched a competition investigation against Booking.com B.V. for engaging in unfair...

Tipping habits in restaurants vary from country to country. In some places, tipping is explicitly expected, while in others, it is not...

Following a BEUC complaint, on 12 August 2024 the Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) opened an investigation which led to proceedings...

In the midst of an increased legislative activity concerning building & planning laws, Hungary is implementing significant regulatory...

The European Parliament has recently approved the new Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, a pivotal step in...

The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance is sponsoring its annual "EMEA Advertising Law Year in Review" webinar, which will be held on...

This article is a follow-up to our previous reports on greenwashing (links: Fighting ‘Greenwashing’ – Extensive Sweep Conducted by the...

Initiation of preliminary ruling procedure concerning the interpretation of the data protection principles “purpose limitation” and...

This article is a follow-up to our previous report on ‘greenwashing’. In recent years, ‘greenwashing’ has become important to...

Sustainability plays a pivotal role in the decision-making process of today’s consumers. They tend to opt for products with labels such...

The HCA has imposed a fine on Airbnb for failing to fully meet its commitments concerning amendments to the information provided to its...