 With the support of The European Commission
DG Health and Consumer ProtectionDear Sir/Madam
EURO COOP - the European Community of Consumer Co-operatives - cordially invites you to discuss :
Maximum Harmonisation :
Consumer Detriment or Consumer Benefit ?
on Friday, 31 October 2003
at the European Economic and Social Committee, Brussels
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Maximum Harmonisation…
The European Commission Consumer Policy Strategy 2002-2006 stressed the need to progressively adapt existing consumer legislation from minimum to maximum harmonisation measures in order to meet the objective of ensuring a high, common level of consumer protection across the EU. We are therefore seeing increasing numbers of initiatives based on this new principle. However, not all stakeholders are convinced that maximum harmonisation will truly benefit consumers.
…and its practical applications
The EURO COOP Seminar will therefore examine with a critical eye via three round tables how this new way of legislating can enhance consumer protection. The Round Tables shall examine in particular:
Each round table shall comprise speakers presenting the consumer viewpoint, the position of professionals and the stance of the various EU institutions and shall include question-and-answer sessions.
The Seminar aims to raise awareness and understanding of the implications of maximum harmonisation with a view to ensuring the development of balanced EU consumer legislation.
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Who should attend?
The EURO COOP Seminar will bring together a range of stakeholders to discuss and together find answers to the question "Maximum Harmonisation - Consumer Detriment or Consumer Benefit?"
The Seminar is open to all who have an interest in future developments in EU consumer legislation. It will therefore be of direct relevance to consumer and business organisations alike, in addition to legislators, researchers, lobbyists, etc.
You will find enclosed further information on the seminar - including a registration form, - which we should like to request that you complete and return by 30 October 2003. Simultaneous interpretation shall be provided from English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
Your presence and your contribution to the debates will ensure that your organisation's viewpoint is heard.
We look forward to welcoming you on the day.
Yours faithfully,
Dónal WALSHE
Secretary General.
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EURO COOP is the European Community of Consumer Co-operatives. Our primary objectives include representing to the EU institutions the interests of consumer co-operatives and their 20million consumer-members across 14 european countries.
For further information, contact:
Euro COOP Secretariat
Tel.: +32.(0)2.285.00.70 - Fax: +32.(0)2.231.07.57
E-mail: info@eurocoop.coop
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