ntr507-C_2019323EN.01000401-E0507
COMMISSION NOTICE Guidance on the interpretation and application of Council Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair terms in consumer contracts · European Union
(507) This follows from the rulings on the UCTD in relation to Articles 6(1), 7(1) and the principle effectiveness. Furthermore, the Court's ruling in Joined Cases C-317/08, C-318/08, C319/08 and C-320/08 Alassini, which relates to Directive 2002/22/EC (Universal Service Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 51), expresses the general principle that national laws on settlement procedures may not prevent effective judicial protection of consumers and end users (See, in particular, the operative part and paragraphs 49, 53, 54, 58, 61, 62 and 65).
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