Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2010-03-09-Speech-2-178"
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"The free market within the EU makes the Union a strong player, but also means that consumers must be given good, clear information about the range available on the market. The position of consumers needs to be strengthened. I therefore voted in favour of the report on consumer protection today. However, the report contains certain wording that is problematic. There is a risk that consulting consumer organisations at all stages of the decision-making process will make this process rather drawn out. Civil society plays an important part in achieving relevant consumer protection, but this may take different forms in different countries without this having a detrimental effect on the result. The principle of subsidiarity must apply in the matter of the establishment of consumer protection authorities and consumer ombudsmen, as well as in the wording concerning the curriculum in schools. The EU must set minimum levels and objectives for common consumer policy, but should not decide in every detail exactly how the Member States are to achieve these objectives. The report calls on all Member States to collect and record information on accidents and injuries in a common database. Such a database must not give rise to the need for excessive administrative work. Its administration must be reasonable and proportionate to the benefit to individuals. However, consumer rights and consumer protection in the internal market are so important that I voted in favour of the report despite the concerns that I have just outlined."@en1
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