Highlights - Public hearing - Common European Sales Law: Good choice for the consumer? - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

On 24 September, IMCO Committee held this public hearing within the framework of preparation of its opinion under Rule 50 to JURI's report on the Common European Sales Law. Following an introduction on the present state of consumer contract law made by Prof. Stuyck from KU Leuven, Members listened to presentations made by Ms Goyens (BEUC), Mr Seifert (Oldenburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Mr Warner (WHICH?), and Dr Bellinghausen (Linklaters).

 

The experts interventions allowed a better understanding of the perspective of consumer and business organisations towards this controversial legislative proposal. A special focus was made with regard to the right of withdrawal, as proposed in the Common European Sales Law, in comparison to the recently adopted Consumer Rights Directive. A lively debate, including questions put forward by other representatives of consumer organisations present in the meeting room, and interventions from the European Commission, followed.

 

Please click below for the power point presentations.