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P9_TA(2023)0400 – Common rules promoting the repair of goods – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 21 November 2023 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules promoting the repair of goods and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828 (COM(2023)0155 – C9-0117/2023 – 2023/0083(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
P9_TA(2023)0400 – Common rules promoting the repair of goods – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 21 November 2023 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules promoting the repair of goods and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828 (COM(2023)0155 – C9-0117/2023 – 2023/0083(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
P9_TA(2023)0400 – Common rules promoting the repair of goods – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 21 November 2023 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules promoting the repair of goods and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828 (COM(2023)0155 – C9-0117/2023 – 2023/0083(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
OJ C, C/2024/4233, 24.7.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/4233/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
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C/2024/4233 |
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P9_TA(2023)0400
Common rules promoting the repair of goods
Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 21 November 2023 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules promoting the repair of goods and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828 (COM(2023)0155 – C9-0117/2023 – 2023/0083(COD)) (1)
(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
(C/2024/4233)
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Amendment 29
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1. This Directive lays down common rules promoting the repair of goods, with a view to contributing to the proper functioning of the internal market, while providing for a high level of consumer and environmental protection. |
1. This Directive lays down common rules strengthening the right to repair of goods for consumers , with a view to contributing to the proper functioning of the internal market, while providing for a high level of consumer and environmental protection. |
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Amendment 34
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Article 4 – paragraph 1
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1. Member States shall ensure that, before a consumer is bound by a contract for the provision of repair services, the repairer shall provide the consumer , upon request , with the European Repair Information Form set out in Annex I on a durable medium within the meaning of Article 2 (11) of Directive 2019/771/EU. |
1. Repairers may provide the consumer, with the European Repair Information Form set out in Annex I to this Directive on a durable medium within the meaning of Article 2 (11) of Directive 2019/771/EU. In such cases, producers or the relevant economic operator under Article 5 of this Directive shall provide the repairer in a clear manner with information necessary for the repairer to complete the European Repair Information Form. |
Amendment 35
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Article 4 – paragraph 2
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2. Repairers other than those obliged to repair by virtue of Article 5 shall not be obliged to provide the European Repair Information Form where they do not intend to provide the repair service. |
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Amendment 36
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Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
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The repairer may request the consumer to pay the necessary costs the repairer incurs for providing the information included in the European Repair Information Form . |
Where a physical examination including an on-site assessment of the product is required for estimating the price of repair, the repairer may request the consumer to pay the necessary costs involved for such physical examination . |
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Amendment 39
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Article 5 – paragraph 1
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1. Member States shall ensure that upon the consumer’s request, the producer shall repair, for free or against a price or another kind of consideration, goods for which and to the extent that reparability requirements are provided for by Union legal acts as listed in Annex II . The producer shall not be obliged to repair such goods where repair is impossible. The producer may sub-contract repair in order to fulfil its obligation to repair. |
1. Member States shall ensure that upon the consumer’s request, the producer shall repair, goods which are listed in Annex II, whether or not reparability requirements for those goods are provided for by Union legal acts. The producer shall not be obliged to repair such goods where repair is factually or legally impossible . The producer shall not refuse the consumer’s request purely due to economic considerations such as the costs . The producer may sub-contract repair in order to fulfil its obligation to repair. In such cases, the producer shall provide the repairer with all relevant information to allow the repairer to fulfil his obligations. |
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Article 5 – paragraph 2
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2. Where the producer obliged to repair pursuant to paragraph 1 is established outside the Union, its authorised representative in the Union shall perform the obligation of the producer. Where the producer has no authorised representative in the Union, the importer of the good concerned shall perform the obligation of the producer. Where there is no importer, the distributor of the good concerned shall perform the obligation of the producer. |
2. Where the producer obliged to repair pursuant to paragraph 1 is established outside the Union, it shall appoint, by written mandate, an authorised representative to ensure compliance with this Directive. It shall ensure that its authorised representative has the resources and the mandate to fulfil the obligations set out in this Directive |
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Where the producer has no authorised representative in the Union, the importer of the good concerned shall perform the obligation of the producer. Where there is no importer, the fulfilment service provider of the good concerned shall perform the obligation of the producer. Where there is no fulfilment service provider, the distributor of the good concerned shall perform the obligation of the producer. |
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Article 5 – paragraph 3
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3. Producers shall ensure that independent repairers have access to spare parts and repair-related information and tools in accordance with the Union legal acts listed in Annex II . |
3. For all goods listed in Annex II to this Directive, producers shall ensure that independent repairers , remanufacturers, refurbishers and end-users have access to all spare parts and all repair-related information and tools , including diagnosis tools, at a reasonable and non-discriminatory cost for a period corresponding to at least the expected lifespan of the product. Access to diagnostic tools shall be provided subject to applicable rules on the protection of trade secrets as defined in Article 2 point 1 of Directive (EU) 2016/943 . |
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3a. Producers shall make available on their websites all information related to repair, such as repair prices and prices of spare parts for the goods listed in Annex II. |
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3b. Producers shall not impede the repair by any contractual, hardware or software technique. Producers shall not impede the use of original or second-hand spare parts, compatible spare parts and spare parts issued from 3D-printing, by independent repairers when those spare parts are in conformity with requirements under national or Union law. |
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3c. Producers shall not refuse to service or repair a device that was bought or previously repaired outside of their authorised service or distribution networks. |
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Article 5 – paragraph 4
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4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to amend Annex II by updating the list of Union legal acts laying down reparability requirements in the light of legislative developments. |
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to amend Annex II by adding new reparable goods to the list in the light of legislative or market developments. |
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Member States shall ensure that producers inform consumers of their obligation to repair pursuant to Article 5 and provide information on the repair services in an easily accessible, clear and comprehensible manner, for example through the online platform referred to in Article 7. |
Member States shall ensure that producers or sellers inform consumers of their obligation to repair pursuant to Article 5 and provide information on the repair services free of charge, in an easily accessible, clear and comprehensible manner, for example through the online platform referred to in Article 7 , their relevant websites or at the point of sale . |
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1. Member States shall ensure that at least one online platform exists for their territory that allows consumers to find repairers . That platform shall: |
1. Member States shall ensure that at least one online platform exists for their territory . Member States shall particularly promote private initiatives aimed at establishing such online platforms. Such online platforms shall allow consumers to easily find repairers , including repair led-communities and repair cafés and shall: |
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Whenever there is at least one platform in the territory of a Member State in private ownership that meets the requirements listed in the first subparagraph, the obligation in that subparagraph is deemed to be fulfilled by the respective Member State. |
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3. Registration on the online platform for repairers, as well as for sellers of goods subject to refurbishment and for purchasers of defective goods for refurbishment, shall be voluntary. Member States shall determine the access to the platform in accordance with Union law. The use of the online platform shall be free of charge for consumers. |
3. Registration on the online platform for repairers, as well as for community repair initiatives such as repair cafés, sellers of goods subject to refurbishment and for purchasers of defective goods for refurbishment, shall be voluntary. Member States shall determine the access to the platform in accordance with Union law. The use of the online platform shall be free of charge for consumers. |
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3a. Member States shall ensure that online platforms are accessible, and ensure that the information provided is up-to-date, and presented in a consumer-friendly manner. |
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3b. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the link of existing online platforms for repair in their territory by ... [12 months after entry into force of this Directive] and the link of every new online platform for repair within 14 working days of their launch. The Commission shall keep a publicly available, easily accessible and machine-readable database of online platforms for repair registered within the Member States. |
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3c. Member States and the Commission shall take appropriate measures to inform consumers, relevant economic operators and sellers about the availability of online platforms established pursuant to paragraph1 of this Article and that consumers have easy access to it. |
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3d. The relevant economic operator or an online platform that allows consumers to conclude distance contracts should provide consumers with information on the availability of online platforms, established pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article, in their territory. |
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1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC in complying with the requirements and obligations set out in this Directive. Those measures shall at least include: |
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1. Member States shall take appropriate measures promoting repair. |
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2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 may, for example, take the form of repair vouchers, national repair funds or other actions and incentives. |
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3. Member States shall report to the Commission the measures taken under paragraph 1. By ... [12 months after the date of transposition of this Directive], the Commission shall make those measures publicly available. Member States shall report to the Commission on the applicable measures by...[ 12 months after the date of transposition of this Directive]. |
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4. Member States shall ensure that the fundamental freedoms to provide services and of establishment as enshrined in the Treaties apply to providers of repair services, including in line with Directive (EU) 2018/958, as applicable. Furthermore, Member States shall not introduce in their national laws unjustified qualification requirements for professional repair services nor shall conduct checks, inspections or investigations which are unjustified in the light of those fundamental freedoms. |
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5. Member states shall ensure that the provider of a repair shall be liable for any lack of conformity for the repaired part or parts, aspects or feature of the good, which exists at the time when the consumer received the repaired good and which becomes apparent within a minimum period of at least twelve months of that time. |
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6. Member States shall ban practices that impede consumers to exert their right to repair, including but not limited to: |
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Amendment 60
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Member States shall ensure that commercial guarantees of durability sold in addition to the legal guarantee of conformity under Directive (EU) 2019/771, shall always include a right to repair for the product covered during its duration. When promoting the commercial guarantee, producers shall ensure that a summary of the conditions of the commercial guarantee is provided in a clear and precise manner, so that consumers are fully aware of their rights and are not mislead. |
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1a. Member States shall ensure that the following non-exhaustive and indicative criteria are taken into account for the imposition of penalties, where appropriate: |
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Amendment 62
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1b. Member States shall ensure that when penalties are to be imposed in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, they include the possibility either to impose fines through administrative procedures or to initiate legal proceedings for the imposition of fines, or both, the maximum amount of such fines being at least 4 % of the seller’s or producer’s annual turnover in the Member State or Member States concerned. |
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1c. For cases where a fine is to be imposed in accordance with paragraph 1b, but information on the seller’s or producer’s annual turnover is not available, Member States shall introduce the possibility to impose fines, the maximum amount of which shall be at least EUR 2 million. |
Amendment 64
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2. Member States shall, by 24 months from the entry into force notify the Commission of the rules and of the measures referred to in paragraph 1and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them. |
2. Member States shall, by 18 months from the entry into force notify the Commission of the rules and of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them. |
Amendment 65
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
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Amendment 66
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Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
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In derogation from the first sentence of this paragraph , where the costs for replacement are equal to or greater than the costs for repair, the seller shall repair the goods in order to bring those goods in conformity. |
‘ By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, where the costs for replacement are equal to or greater than the costs for repair, the seller shall repair the goods in order to bring those goods in conformity , unless the repair is factually or legally impossible or would create significant inconvenience to the consumer .’ |
Amendment 67
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1– point 1 – point b (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
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‘3a. In the event that the consumer chooses for repair as the remedy to have the goods brought into conformity, the consumer may also directly request the producer to bring the goods into conformity. A fulfilment of this request by the producer is deemed to discharge the seller from its liability pursuant to Article 10. |
Amendment 68
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point 1– point c (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
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" 4a. Where, in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article, the good has been brought into conformity by means of repair, the seller or producer shall be liable for any lack of conformity which exists at the time the consumer received the repaired goods and which becomes apparent within 1 year after that time provided that Member States have maintained or introduced time limits for the conformity of the original good in accordance with Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2 or 3. This shall not apply if the seller has already successfully repaired the goods in accordance with Article 10. Without prejudice to Article 7(3), this paragraph shall also apply to goods with digital elements. This paragraph shall be without prejudice to other time limits under Article 10 and further claims of the consumer. " |
Amendment 69
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1– point 1 a (new) – point a (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
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1. Repairs or replacements shall be carried out: |
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Amendment 70
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1– point 1 a (new) – point b (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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Amendment 71
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new) – point c (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
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“ 4a. In the event that the consumer decides, pursuant to Article 13(3a), that the producer shall bring the goods in conformity by means of repair, the producer shall be considered to be the seller for the purpose of this Article. ” |
Amendment 72
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive (EU) 2019/771
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
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“ 1a. The commercial guarantee is without prejudice to the consumer’s right pursuant to Article 13(3a) to choose for the producer to repair a good that is not in conformity. Any terms of the commercial guarantee that discourage the consumer from making use of its right pursuant to Article 13(3a) are deemed to be void. ” |
Amendment 73
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Article 14 a (new)
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1. By [5 years after the entry into force of this Directive], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive and assess its contribution, and in particular Articles 5, 9a and 12, to the proper functioning of the internal market, the high level of consumer protection and the improvement of the environmental sustainability of products, as well as their impact on businesses, in particular micro, small and medium enterprises. |
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With regards to Article 7 it shall evaluate and assess the effectiveness of online platforms for repair based on data from individual Member States, containing information on the number of active repair service providers, consumers and the number of transactions performed. |
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2. The Commission shall draw up a report on the main findings and submit it to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions. Member States shall provide the Commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report. |
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3. The report shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by a legislative proposal. |
Amendment 74
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Article 16 – paragraph 1
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1. Article 5(1) and (2) and Article 6 of this Directive shall not apply to contracts for the provision of repair services concluded before [ 24 months after the entry into force]. |
1. Article 5(1) and (2) and Article 6 of this Directive shall not apply to contracts for the provision of repair services concluded before [ 18 months after the entry into force]. |
Amendment 75
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
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2. Article 12 of this Directive shall not apply to sales contracts concluded before [ 24 months after the entry into force] |
2. Article 12 of this Directive shall not apply to sales contracts concluded before [ 18 months after the entry into force] |
Amendment 76
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
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Amendment |
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [ 24 months from the entry into force] at the latest. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. |
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [ 18 months from the entry into force] at the latest. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. |
Amendment 77
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
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Member States shall apply those measures from [ 24 months from the entry into force]. |
Member States shall apply those measures from [ 18 months from the entry into force]. |
Amendment 78
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part 2 – table – line 4
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Amendment |
Price for repair or, if it cannot be calculated, the applicable calculation method and maximum price of repair |
Maximum price expected for repair or, if it cannot be calculated, the applicable calculation method |
Amendment 79
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part 2 – table – line 10 a (new)
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If applicable, additional information provided voluntarily by the repairer |
Amendment 80
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – heading
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LIST OF UNION LEGAL ACTS LAYING DOWN REPARABILITY REQUIREMENTS |
LIST OF UNION LEGAL ACTS LAYING DOWN REPARABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND LIST OF REPARABLE GOODS |
Amendment 81
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 9
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Amendment 82
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 9 a (new)
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(1) The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A9-0316/2023).
(12) Directive (EU) 2019/771 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sale of goods, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directive 2009/22/EC, and repealing Directive 1999/44/EC (OJ L 136, 22.5.2019, p. 28).
(12) Directive (EU) 2019/771 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sale of goods, amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and Directive 2009/22/EC, and repealing Directive 1999/44/EC (OJ L 136, 22.5.2019, p. 28).
(14) Directive 2019/882/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70).
(14) Directive 2019/882/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70).
(15) Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 85/577/EEC and Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 64–88).
(15) Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 85/577/EEC and Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 64–88).
(16) Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast) (Text with EEA relevance) (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10–35).
(16) Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast) (Text with EEA relevance) (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10–35).
(17) Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast).
(17) Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast).
(18) Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123,12.5.2016, p. 1).
(18) Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123,12.5.2016, p. 1).
(20) Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 October 2018 establishing a single digital gateway to provide access to information, to procedures and to assistance and problem-solving services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 1).
(20) Regulation (EU) 2018/1724 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 October 2018 establishing a single digital gateway to provide access to information, to procedures and to assistance and problem-solving services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 1).
(1a) See Flash Eurobarometer 388 report of June 2014 entitled ‘Attitudes of Europeans towards waste management and resource efficiency’
(1a) Directive 97/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of Community postal services and the improvement of quality of service (OJ L 15, 21.1.1998, p. 14).
(1b) Regulation (EU) 2018/644 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 on cross-border parcel delivery services (OJ L 112, 2.5.2018, p. 19).
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