(4)It is essential to the smooth operation of the internal market for consumers to be able to negotiate and conclude contracts with a supplier established in other Member States, regardless of whether the supplier is also established in the Member State in which the consumer resides.
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New version applies from 25/12/2007 — introduced by Directive 2007/64/EC.
41 provisions change.
Later versions: 13/01/2018.
Recital 4 changes in this version: compare with the current text.