11 Amendments of Louis GRECH related to 2011/0340(COD)
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The recent economic downturn has exposed a number of serious shortcomings and inconsistencies in the single market, all of which have had adverse implications for consumers' and citizens' confidence. Whereas it is necessary to acknowledge the budgetary constraints under which the Union is currently operating, the Union should nevertheless provide adequate financial means to support a strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2b) The elimination of direct and indirect obstacles to the proper functioning of the internal market and improving citizens' trust and confidence in the system, in particular when buying cross-border, is essential for the completion of the internal market. The Union should aim to create the right market conditions by empowering consumers with sufficient tools to make considered and informed decisions.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is important to improve consumer protection. To achieve this general objective, specific objectives should be set as regards safety, consumer information and education, rights and redress as well as enforcement in respect of consumer rights. The value and impact of the measures taken under the Programme should regularly be monitored and evaluated in order to better understand consumer behaviour and market malfunctioning, and facilitate smarter policy design. The Commission should submit an annual monitoring report to the European Parliament, which should be accompanied, where appropriate, by proposals for future adjustments of the Programme. For the purposes of evaluating consumer policy indicators should be developed.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) Objective 3 - rights and redress: to consolidatstrengthen and reinforce consumer rights in particular through regulatory action and improving access to simple, efficient, expedient and low-cost redress including alternative dispute resolution for resolving domestic and cross-border disputes.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
This objective will be measured in particular through the recourse to alternative dispute resolution to solve cross-border or domestic disputes and through the activity of a Union-wide on-line dispute resolution system, and by the percentage of consumers and traders that use alternative dispute resolution or other forms of redress in an attempt to resolve disputes.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3 a (new)
(3a) Improvement of product traceability and enhancing access to information concerning dangerous products;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 7
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 7
(7) enhancing consumer educationand business education about consumer rights;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 7 a (new)
(7a) support training programmes and educational tools for journalists, public authorities and schools among others, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups;
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 8 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 8 a (new)
(8a) support the development of alternative dispute resolution ('ADR') entities as well as the creation of an electronic, Union-wide platform which offers consumers and traders a single point of entry for the out-of-court resolution of online disputes, supported by the availability of quality ADR entities across the Union;
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 9 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 9 a (new)
(9a) involvement of consumer organisations in the practical organisation of and participation in the ADR schemes, especially when the consumer organisation is meant to provide representation and expertise to a board of an ADR body;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 9 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point 9 b (new)
(9b) organisation and coordination of existing resources and contact points, facilitating the provision of proper information to citizens;