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Type-approval requirements for motor vehicles: committee vote

21-02-2019 - 14:30
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On 21 February, IMCO adopted by 33-2-0 the report on type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users. Safety features such as intelligent speed assistance, advanced emergency-braking system and emergency stop signal will have to be installed in new vehicles.

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Exchange of views with Commissioners Moscovici, Bienkowska and Gabriel

21-02-2019 - 14:12
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Following the European Parliament's resolution of 12 December 2018 on the single market package and as the end of the current legislative term approaches, the IMCO Committee initiated a series of exchanges of views with the relevant Commissioners aimed at taking stock of progress made thus far and discuss the challenges ahead to unlock the full benefits of the internal market.

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Digital content and sales of goods directives: committee vote

21-02-2019 - 09:38
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On 20 February, the IMCO Committee approved new rules to strengthen consumer rights and facilitate cross-border trade in the EU. The new laws harmonise key contractual rights, such as the remedies available to consumers and the ways to use those remedies. The two directives - on digital content and on the sales of goods - are part of the Digital Single Market strategy, which aims to ensure better access for consumers and businesses to online goods and services across Europe.

Motor Insurance Directive

14-02-2019 - 10:56
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MEPs adopted on 13 February (562 to 36 and 19 abstentions) changes to motor insurance rules to better protect road accident victims and tackle uninsured driving in the EU. The proposal aims to improve the current Motor Insurance Directive in five areas: compensating victims of accidents where an insurer goes bankrupt; minimum amounts of cover; member states’ checks on vehicle insurance; how claims history statements are used by a new insurance company; and the scope of the directive.

Single Market Programme 2021-2027

14-02-2019 - 09:13
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On 13 February, the Parliament approved in plenary by 520 votes to 125, with 33 abstentions the amended proposal on the Single Market Programme 2021-2027. Stepping up market surveillance and product safety, strengthening consumer protection, supporting SMEs and adapting to digital challenges are the focus of the new Single Market Programme. Parliament’s first reading is now closed.

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The IMCO Committee is responsible for legislative oversight and scrutiny for EU rules on the free movement of goods and services, free movement of professionals, customs policy, standardisation and the economic interests of consumers.  The committee members work to reduce barriers to economic trade and simplify legislation to enhance competitiveness across the Single Market (SM), while taking care for consumer interests in a wide range of sectors.

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