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"This own-initiative report analyses the inevitable need to secure and strengthen existing consumer policy legislation, which I consider crucial if the European internal market is to function properly. The rapporteur examines the challenges emerging in the field of European consumer policy and, specifically, the future Commission communication ‘Consumer Agenda’, and makes a number of proposals that have since been the subject of conciliation between the various political groups. While it may seem obvious, the idea of making consumers central to the legal framework of the common market is often forgotten by law makers, at both European and Member State level. Of the report’s text, I would highlight the principles of empowering consumers and reducing inequality, of encouraging sustainable consumption, of reducing exposure to dangerous products, and of protection against misleading advertising, in particular for children. I voted for this report and would congratulate Mr Triantaphyllides on his efforts at conciliation between Parliament’s various political groups. I would also stress that consumer protection is crucial at times of economic and financial crisis if we are to structure the system rationally, effectively and fairly."@en1
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