Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-06-23-Speech-4-511-500"
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"I voted in favour of adopting the final compromise as it marks an important step forward for consumer protection, offering additional legal certainty for both consumers and traders. I think that the directive offers numerous merits, one of which is maximum harmonisation for distance selling and off-premises contracts, with a few exceptions.
To develop the internal market through boosting cross-border transactions and
commerce, it is vital that European consumers benefit in these contracts from a standard level of protection, regardless of their country of origin. Another factor which is also just as important is for traders not to have to adapt to different requirements. Thanks to the regulations on providing information about delivery areas, giving prices inclusive of all taxes and the standard 14-day right to cancel, this directive is likely to boost consumer confidence in cross-border transactions.
I also welcome the solution found for the right to cancel in the case of online products, given that the number of sales of such products is rising and a solution was an absolute necessity. Finally, the ban on excessive charges for using certain payment methods and on the use of pre-ticked boxes is excellent news from this directive for consumers."@en1
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