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FOR INFORMATION IN THE WORLD THE CONSUMER RIGHTS DIRECTIVE ORGANISED BY FORUM EUROPE 8TH DECEMBER 2009 CENTRAL BRUSSELS BELGIUM
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Summary
On
the 8th of December, Forum Europe in partnership with Amway will bring
together key decision-makers and opinion formers to take stock of the
Consumer Rights Directive proposal and debate where if possible
progress can be made. The event will feature senior and influential
stakeholders who are playing a key role in the development of the
directive and the debate comes at a crucial point after the council
meeting of the 3rd December.
Registration is now open and places are limited. Further information can be found by browsing the site.
Speakers include
Jacki Davis
Freelance
Journalist and Analyst
Carlos Almaraz
Deputy Director General
BUSINESSEUROPE
Andreas Schwab
Member
European Parliament
Anders Dölling
Counsellor for Consumer Affairs
Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union
Background
The Internal Market is still far from a reality for Europe’s consumers and small businesses. The number of cross-border transactions in percentage terms remains very low. Whilst language, familiarity and culture play a role in stunting this growth, one major area is the lack of trust and confidence in Member States’ consumer protection laws.
Both consumers and small businesses are discouraged from trading
cross-border when confronted by 27 different sets of consumer
protection rules. These deny businesses access to the pan-European
market, and consumers access to a wider choice of goods and services.
Importantly, the EU is denied a much needed motor of economic growth.
In response the European Commission published in October 2008 a
proposal to revise existing rules and tackle the problem head on.
Amidst
much controversy a debate on the proposal has been raging between
national governments, consumer groups, businesses and European and
national Parliamentarians. Despite this, a year after publication, the
proposal is far from ready for adoption.
This half day conference will bring together key stakeholders from
around Europe for a frank and open debate, aimed at finding common
ground in order to progress the directive in a positive direction.
Logistics
When
Tuesday December 8, 2009
8:30am to 12:15pm
CET
Where
Sofitel Europe
Place Jourdan 1
BRUSSELS
BELGIUM
Background
The Internal Market is still far from a reality for Europe’s consumers and small businesses. The number of cross-border transactions in percentage terms remains very low. Whilst language, familiarity and culture play a role in stunting this growth, one major area is the lack of trust and confidence in Member States’ consumer protection laws.
Both consumers and small businesses are discouraged from trading
cross-border when confronted by 27 different sets of consumer
protection rules. These deny businesses access to the pan-European
market, and consumers access to a wider choice of goods and services.
Importantly, the EU is denied a much needed motor of economic growth.
In response the European Commission published in October 2008 a
proposal to revise existing rules and tackle the problem head on.
Amidst
much controversy a debate on the proposal has been raging between
national governments, consumer groups, businesses and European and
national Parliamentarians. Despite this, a year after publication, the
proposal is far from ready for adoption.
This half day conference will bring together key stakeholders from around Europe for a frank and open debate, aimed at finding common ground in order to progress the directive in a positive direction.
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