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The EU Parliament amends the rules for the protection of consumer rights
February 2, 2011 According to a press release of the European Parliament will be updated and clarified the rights of consumers and for purchases in stores or online for those in the light of the new amended rules yesterday (1.2.2011) by the Commission for the internal market of the EU Parliament.
This should boost the confidence of consumers, especially in cross-border shopping.
Parliament's vote in plenary is scheduled for March.
Here are the declarations of the Vice President of the European Commission V. Reding:
"The Balanced Approach Favoured by European Parliamentarians today will Strengthen Both consumer rights and the Functioning of Europe's internal market," said Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner. "Today's vote in the IMCO committee Provides for one set of rights for EU consumers shopping at a distance or off-premises, Such as from a door-to-door salesman. Both consumers and businesses can be satisfied at the progress now being made on this important Proposal. I would like to thank the Parliament's rapporteur on particolare, Andreas Schwab, who has tirelessly and skilfully steered this major initiative forward. "
Source: Europe
