#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 28Law on the Amendment of Consumer Contract Law and Insurance Contract Law as well as the Amendment of Treatment Contract Law of February 3, 2026
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This German federal law, published in the Bundesgesetzblatt on 5 February 2026, introduces targeted amendments to the German Civil Code (BGB) and related statutes. It primarily modifies consumer contract rules, insurance contract provisions under the Insurance Contract Act (VVG), and treatment contract regulations within healthcare law. The changes aim to strengthen consumer protections in digital and long-term contracts, update insurance policyholder rights, and clarify obligations in medical treatment agreements. The law was drafted under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and affects multiple areas of civil and commercial law.
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Key Changes
- Amendments to consumer contract provisions in the BGB regarding information duties and withdrawal rights in digital contracts
- Updates to insurance contract law (VVG) strengthening policyholder rights and transparency requirements
- Modifications to treatment contract rules under healthcare law clarifying physician and patient obligations
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