Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-03-24-Speech-4-307-000"
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"In October 2008, the Commission submitted a proposal for a directive aimed at bringing together in one text the acquis on consumer protection, which covers four directives on unfair contract terms, certain aspects of sales and guarantees on consumer goods, consumer protection in distance sales and consumer protection in contracts concluded away from business premises. It is worth noting that these directives, which have been subject to revision, provide for minimal harmonisation clauses, which has led many Member States to maintain or adopt stricter rules on consumer protection, creating a fragmented regulatory framework throughout the Community with consequences in terms of the internal market, particularly for businesses and consumers in cross-border transactions.
I believe that this legislative text, which was voted upon today, strengthens consumer protection while taking into account the characteristics of the sector, in which complete harmonisation may not always be feasible. I welcome the proposal for the creation of a mutual evaluation system, whereby the Member States must detail why diverging provisions of national law are essential and how they conform with the principle of proportionality and effectiveness."@en1
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