OVERVIEW

The course of European Private Law is divided in two parts. The first part deals with EU consumer law and policy. The second part deals with the private enforcement of EU competition law. Both parts focuses both on substantial and procedural issues (in particular with respect to injunctive and compensatory collective redress mechanisms).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This unit deals with the law of contract and of consumer protection. Objective of the unit is to introduce students to the study of the areas of contract law subject to harmonization or unification by EU law, in particular consumer law. Topics covered include the discipline of unfair contract terms and the sale of consumer goods. This unit deals with tort law in European private law and the private enforcement of EU rights. In particular, it deals with State liability for breach of EU law, product liability and action for damages for infringement of EU competition law. Moreover, it deals with private enforcement of EU rights, through collective injunctions and class actions.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIORGIO AFFERNI (President)

FRANCESCA BARTOLINI (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

I semester from September 14th to December 4th 2020
II semester from February 15th to May 7th 2021

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

Exam schedule