2 June 2016
Client Alert | Brussels | EU Regulatory
On 2 June 2016, the European Commission issues its European Agenda for the collaborative economy. This Communication is part of the Commission’s Single Market Strategy announced last October and aimed at modernising the Single Market and creating more opportunities for businesses and citizens. It is also complementary to the recent Communication on online platforms.
The Communication provides legal guidance and orientations to public authorities, market operators and interested citizens on the applicable EU legislation to the collaborative economy and makes recommendations to Member States on how to assess the legal matters connected to such new business models, in the interest of a balanced and sustainable development of the collaborative economy. The Communication confirms the applicability of the E-Commerce and Services Directive to such business models.
The Commission considers that such guidance suffices, and there is no need for extra regulation at EU level for such type of innovative services.
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