March 3, 2026

Protecting Vulnerable Consumers: Is it a Goal of EU Consumer Law, and What Does it Mean?

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Protecting vulnerable consumers is a fundamental aspect of EU consumer law.
The presentation emphasizes the importance of defining what constitutes a vulnerable consumer.
Contemporary European debates prioritize defining vulnerable consumers over discussing legal protections.
Understanding consumer law goals is essential for effective policy-making and consumer rights advocacy.

Abstract

This presentation considers two questions and the order in which they should be asked Question 1: Is it truly a goal of consumer law to protect vulnerable consumers? Question 2: What is a vulnerable consumer? It higlights that Question 1 seems to come naturally before Question 2 but in the current European debate, Question 2 precedes Question 1

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Protecting Vulnerable Consumers: Is it a Goal of EU Consumer Law, and What Does it Mean?

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