Article 1 — Purpose

Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, Directive 2005/29/EC

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The purpose of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market and achieve a high level of consumer protection by approximating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States on unfair commercial practices harming consumers' economic interests.

Source: Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, Directive 2005/29/EC, read 2026-10-13.

In the actEU 2005/29
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The purpose of this Directive is to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market and achieve a high level of consumer protection by approximating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States on unfair commercial practices harming consumers' economic interests.

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