tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post4442270480732033235..comments2023-09-28T12:28:57.598+03:00Comments on Grahnlaw: EU TFEU: Consumer protectionRalf Grahn http://www.blogger.com/profile/02156293782163802007noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post-86943256044428314552008-03-02T09:12:00.000+02:002008-03-02T09:12:00.000+02:00Michael,I am sorry that it took me a while to mull...Michael,<BR/><BR/>I am sorry that it took me a while to mull over your proposed chit chat, and for the moment, to reach the conclusion that I have nothing worthwhile to offer right now. <BR/><BR/>I will keep your question in mind, and perhaps I will gain knowledge as my pilgimage progresses.Ralf Grahn https://www.blogger.com/profile/02156293782163802007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post-33018454811471009472008-02-28T00:01:00.000+02:002008-02-28T00:01:00.000+02:00Hi RalfThanks for the kind words - and the linking...Hi Ralf<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the kind words - and the linking (of course I will do the same).In general terms, I do agree with your point about the slow moving but steady learning process in Europe (interesting that you call it an international rather than post modern organization). At the same time, I am not sure whether I would include the courts and private lawyers in this process. Von Colson was decided long ago. But are effective remedies now the norm? I just am not sure. What do you think? I had in mind some chit chat about this subject. All the best!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512362559813257728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post-40615723165087106892008-02-27T13:33:00.000+02:002008-02-27T13:33:00.000+02:00Hello Michael, Regardless of if I am mad or not, y...Hello Michael, <BR/><BR/>Regardless of if I am mad or not, your comment brought your interesting Quickthink blog to my attention and, soon, on my blogroll. <BR/><BR/>As a quick answer without checking: As far as I remember, there is a network for sorting out crossborder consumer disputes, but perhaps you have something more ambitious in mind. <BR/><BR/>I would agree with you on the general mindset in EU member states being fairly narrow and nationalistic, but at the same time I submit that the European Union with an untold number of meetings and committees is the world's largest international learning organisation. <BR/><BR/>Within their remits, national politicians and civil servants come into contact with other ways to do things, more successful (or worse) models, and they have to defend their national 'oddities' if they want to keep them, which leads to reflection on things that would continue as usual without outside pressure. <BR/><BR/>Peer reviews and the open method of coordination are among these means to entice member states to adopt more progressive solutions. <BR/><BR/>Things do not happen overnight, but I believe that over time the EU can evolve through emulation (the sincerest form of flattery).Ralf Grahn https://www.blogger.com/profile/02156293782163802007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6406430766424642773.post-74159238047541751392008-02-27T12:52:00.000+02:002008-02-27T12:52:00.000+02:00Hi RalfInteresting, but yes it is heavy going even...Hi Ralf<BR/><BR/>Interesting, but yes it is heavy going even for lawyers. I could not resist posting on this<BR/><BR/>http://laf.ee/wp/?p=19<BR/><BR/>Would you agree that a forum on consumer protection rights AND remedies across member states might be interesting?<BR/><BR/>CheersMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512362559813257728noreply@blogger.com