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Bundesverband der Verbraucherzentralen v NEW Niederrhein Energie und Wasser GmbH (Case C‑518/23): Misleading Omission in Environmental Tariff Advertising
The Court of Justice ruled on whether an energy supplier's failure to disclose a compensatory amount in its online tariff calculator constituted a misleading omission under the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, impacting consumer ability to make informed decisions about electricity supply offers.
Court of Justice of the European Union
Date Added
22 April 2026 at 07:31:34
Why it matters
This judgment clarifies disclosure obligations for environmental and energy-related advertising, relevant for green claims, ESG transparency, and greenwashing enforcement in consumer-facing energy offers.
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