Summary
A proposal for a new EU directive enabling qualified entities to bring representative actions to protect consumer interests and seek redress. 10 04.12.2020
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trade
economy
civil law
environment
civil service
social policy
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The directive aims to strengthen consumer protection through collective legal actions across the EU.
- Qualified representative entities must be non-profit, independent from market operators, and transparent about their funding.
- Redress measures can include compensation, repair, replacement, price reduction, or contract termination.
- Third-party funding is permitted but strictly regulated to prevent funders from influencing legal decisions or settlements.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers and repealing Directive 2009/22/EC
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers, and repealing Directive 2009/22/EC
Representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers ***II
Representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers ***I
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