Basics of Jurisdiction regulation in Europe

• Existing set of jurisdiction rules in conventions

• Harmonization of substantive law

• 1997 Commission Communication: Create a coherent legal framework by year 2000

  • Remove legal obstacles / Create predictability

• Statutory regulation (directives/regulations)

• Consumer protection

  • E-commerce may be harmful. Remedies are slow, difficult and expensive.

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