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Commission seeks to stamp its authority on parcel delivery services

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Published on: 08 June 2016

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Original news
What are the proposals on cross-border parcels and what problems is the market facing?
What are the current rules on cross-border parcels?
What parcel delivery companies will be covered?
How will the proposals increase price transparency?
How will it affect businesses and what should lawyers be advising their clients?

Article summary

Commercial analysis: As part of its drive to improve consumer rights in e-commerce, the European Commission has proposed a new Regulation to increase price transparency for parcel deliveries across the EU. Yves Stans, a member of the commercial law team in Osborne Clarke’s Brussels office, considers the potential impact of the proposed Regulation.

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