Examples of using Maximum harmonisation in English and their translations into Czech
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I am all for maximum harmonisation, at the end of the day.
This brings me to the issue of minimum and maximum harmonisation.
I am glad that, with this maximum harmonisation, all European consumers will be given the same rights.
Besides, I want minimum harmonisation, not maximum harmonisation.
The horizontal instrument should be based on maximum harmonisation, whilst the sectoral tools should comply with the principle of minimum harmonisation. .
However, it is not clear in the report whether the EU is to establish maximum harmonisation in this area.
The original idea of a maximum harmonisation would have meant that consumers in those countries would have been disadvantaged, and it has been trying to get that balance right that has occupied us.
The general approach of the directive is now maximum harmonisation, with a few significant exceptions.
By and large, enormous progress has been made in relation to both the consumer and the sector,particularly in terms of maximum harmonisation.
I think that the directive offers numerous merits,one of which is maximum harmonisation for distance selling and off-premises contracts, with a few exceptions.
This framework decision must be seen as a first step in the process of getting to grips with racism andxenophobia at European level and maximum harmonisation in this field.
Taking the bold step of maximum harmonisation means there are consequences to address, making this the first stage of a work in progress, which is evidenced by the number of items that the Commission is asked to report on by the end of next year.
I am also confident that we should not be afraid to push for maximum harmonisation where this would be useful.
However, we must ensure that maximum harmonisation does not result in a lowering of the guarantee in individual Member States, which in turn would reinforce distortions of competition on the basis of differences in the financing of the systems.
Consequently it is important that we do everything necessary to ensure maximum security andit goes without saying that we must have maximum harmonisation on the matter at European level.
I therefore believe that thisis an area where, on the one hand, maximum harmonisation may be useful, but, on the other, minimum harmonisation may also be adopted according to the type of contract, as being more appropriate.
This has ensured maximum harmonisation, which meets the expectations of our citizens who, faced with the reality of this crisis, are worried that this deposit guarantee scheme could prove tough on their savings, whether these are large or small and whether we are talking about local authorities or small and medium-sized enterprises.
In writing.- The Commission's original proposal for a consumer rights directive was an unwelcome,unnecessary attempt to enforce maximum harmonisation for no apparent reason other that to satisfy those who believe that cultural and legal diversity runs counter to the EU's principles.
We eventually ended up with maximum harmonisation and, in my view, this maximum European harmonisation will provide considerable protection not only for consumers, but also for the bona fide companies involved in the trade in question.
Secondly, I am pleased that we were able tonegotiate a pragmatic text, with the adoption of a mixed approach of minimum and maximum harmonisation, which means, therefore, that those Member States which already have a very high level of consumer protection on some matters have not suffered.
I am also delighted that we have achieved this maximum harmonisation of EUR 50 000 today and EUR 100 000 tomorrow, with a commitment from the Commission, no doubt for the successor of Mr McCreevy, to allow us to assess the conditions under which we could harmonise even further, and eventually set up a European guarantee fund.
What do you think my mother-in-law would say if she read this from the report's explanatory statement:'The horizontal instrument would be based on maximum harmonisation, while the sectoral tools would continue to be based on the principle of minimum harmonisation with the exception of the directives already adopted on the basis of maximum harmonisation, such as the directive on unfair commercial practices'?
This means: revising EU legislations on toys before Christmas,insisting on the need for maximum harmonisation; ensuring that manufacturers comply with safety standards, as well as social and environmental standards- why not introduce a new European label to reinforce CE marking?; reviewing the effectiveness of controls and penalising manufacturers if necessary; clarifying the responsibilities of producers and importers; stepping up market surveillance through real customs cooperation between Member States.
I therefore believe that thisis an area where, on the one hand, maximum harmonisation may be useful, but, on the other, minimum harmonisation may also be adopted, depending on which is more suited to a given type of contract.
We remain opposed to the establishment of the maximum possible harmonisation as regards unfair terms.
Sentences must be severe and the harmonisation of maximum penalties must continue.
We must state very loudly that establishing the maximum possible harmonisation across the Member States would reduce the protection of many consumers, since in many countries there is a greater tradition of protecting consumer rights.