Strengths and Weaknesses of the Unfair Contract Terms Directive

Summary:

The Unfair Contract Terms Directive aims to provide a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses, empowering consumers and harmonizing consumer contract law across EU member states. Key strengths include setting a baseline of protection against unfair contractual clauses and fostering harmonization across jurisdictions. Weaknesses include inconsistencies in implementation, leading to varying levels of consumer protection, and ambiguous definitions that can result in inconsistent judicial interpretation. Overall, while the Directive has positively impacted consumer protection, its limitations highlight the need for further refinement.