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Mr President, I should just like to say once again very briefly that this is a very important piece of legislation, not only for the protection of the consumer – I would say more than anything else – but also for the completion of the internal market and to help and protect bona fide traders. It is a realistic compromise; like all compromises, I am sure that many of us would like to certain aspects go further. However, it is a realistic and workable compromise. I agree with Mrs Wallis that this is a good example of how cooperation between the three institutions can produce positive results for European citizens.
Most of the concerns expressed today are met by the legislation. I remind you that, in respect to children and other vulnerable consumers, there is still the possibility of stricter measures by the Member States based on health, safety, taste and decency. This gives Member States room for manoeuvre. The derogation period of six years for higher protection and standards will be very useful. In the meantime, the Commission will come back with a report on the application and transposition of the directive, and we will also review every aspect and see how we can take it even further. In this respect, we will see how we can proceed with updating and increasing, if necessary, the list of practices contained in Annex I. I must remind you that the list may be modified only by revision of the directive.
Mr Harbour was right: my commitment to Parliament is to give priority to enforcement and implementation. Otherwise, we can adopt the best laws but, unless they are transposed and implemented by the Member States, they will be of no value to European citizens. This will be the Commission's first priority and will be reflected in the report, where we will present to you any problems in implementation. I look forward to working together with you to get the Member States to implement and enforce this legislation.
Finally, I wish once again to thank the rapporteur, Mrs Bresso, for her excellent work. I also wish to thank the Groups, the shadow rapporteurs and the chairman of the committee, who helped a lot in this respect. I am very proud that this important piece of legislation comes under my competence. I am proud and very happy and take it as my duty to ensure that it will be transposed properly by the Member States."@en1
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