EU consumer law in 2023

Forthcoming in Annuaire de Droit de l'Union Européenne 2023

14 Pages Posted: 21 Jun 2024

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Marta Cantero Gamito

University of Tartu; School of Transnational Governance

Hans‐W. Micklitz

European University Institute - Department of Law (LAW)

Date Written: May 31, 2024

Abstract

2023 was an eventful year in European consumer law, marked by important legislative developments and case law. Much-needed legislative developments and proposals came about, such as the final approval of the General Product Safety Regulation, which modernizes safety standards for non-food consumer products and enhances the powers of market surveillance authorities. The new Directive on Credit Agreements for Consumers was also approved in 2023. Simultaneously, the European Commission pushed forward with initiatives to promote sustainable consumption, including a proposal to increase the reparability of consumer goods. Digital consumer rights were also significantly strengthened with the entry into force of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA), which provide a framework for safer and more transparent online environments. Legislative initiatives in the digital economy have been coupled with voluntary pledges to improve the protection of consumers in online marketplaces. The Directive on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has also been set in line for a critical revision. The review process also included discontinuing the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform for consumer-related disputes due to its low usage.

Suggested Citation

Cantero Gamito, Marta and Micklitz, Hans-W., EU consumer law in 2023 (May 31, 2024). Forthcoming in Annuaire de Droit de l'Union Européenne 2023, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4864186 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4864186

Marta Cantero Gamito (Contact Author)

University of Tartu ( email )

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Estonia

School of Transnational Governance ( email )

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Florence
Italy

Hans-W. Micklitz

European University Institute - Department of Law (LAW) ( email )

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I-50122 Firenze
Italy

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