Evropsko potrošačko pravo i njegov uticaj na razvoj potrošačkog prava Srbije

Abstract

The paper first considers the process of gradual emergence and development of the European system of consumer protection and consumer law. It is highlighted that Serbian legal system belongs to the European-continental legal system. Then, the sources of domestic law are identified which corroborate the commitment of the Republic of Serbia to harmonize domestic legislation with EU regulations, including the aspects of consumer protection. The impact of regulations, policies, strategies, programs, action plans and case law on the design and development of consumer law is analysed. EU law sources and key documents in the field of consumer protection are identified that had an impact during the preparation of the consumer protection laws in Serbia. The paper then points out to the characteristics of EU consumer policy and the specific rights inherent in EU consumer law. After reviewing the EU authorities in the field of consumer protection, the importance of the European Consumer Centres Network (ECC Net) is highlighted as well as the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union, in the field of EU consumer protection. The phases of development of consumer law in the EU and Serbia are being observed chronologically. After analysing key novelties adopted by domestic consumer protection laws, the paper accentuates current trends and specific challenges in EU consumer law that could be of importance for the further development of Serbian consumer law and planning in the coming period.