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The European Union actively promotes methods of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”), such as mediation. The Mediation Directive is applied in all EU countries and it refers to mediation in civil and commercial matters. Encouraging the use of mediation facilitates the resolution of disputes, and it helps to avoid the worry, time and cost associated with court-based litigation. This way, it enables citizens to secure their legal rights in an efficient way. Keywords: alternative dispute resolution, the Mediation Directive, judicial and extra-judicial mediation
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