consumer

Some 89% of Romanians intend to spend more this year, while only 14% plan to increase their savings, according to the "Observatoire Cetelem 2011" study on consumer behavior in Europe.

Romanian senators adopted Wednesday a law whereby the consumer’s right to challenge or annul a contract may not be prevented or obstructed by any contractual clause or agreement, but that such clauses are considered naturally void.

The local consumer protection authority in Galati, eastern Romania, received a complaint from a dissatisfied client of an erotic hotline, but the complaint was deemed ungrounded.