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"en.20110609.12.4-187-312"2
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"The present motion for a resolution analyses the conduct of certain directory companies that behave unacceptably when they trick thousands of citizens and companies in the European Union. Regrettably, not only is Directive 2006/114/EC on misleading and comparative advertising failing to obtain the hoped-for results, but the victims are, in particular, elderly individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and even charitable organisations.
We are dealing with companies that are very aggressive in their tactics, real predators with no scruples, whose activity must be stopped as a matter of urgency. Since these practices are carried on across frontiers, it is very difficult to bring those responsible to justice. Moreover, there is no blacklist of these fraudulent companies, such as would help to prevent their practices, which meanwhile continue with the knowledge of the national authorities.
European legislation has to protect European citizens. We cannot allow these companies to move with impunity from one Member State to another and even out of the EU, taking advantage of the principle of free movement of people and goods throughout the Schengen area. What we have before us is a very timely proposal which deserves my full support. The victims are waiting for practical results, and I hope that the Commission will take the measures necessary to bring this state of affairs to an end."@en1
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