Memo: Competitiveness Council, Brussels, 25-26 May 2010 – Consumer and Research, Innovation and Science points

The Competitiveness Council on 25 May 2010 held a policy debate on the Commission's proposed Consumer Rights Directive, which is also being reviewed by the European Parliament. For the discussion on consumer rights, the Commission was represented by Vice-President Viviane Reding, Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. On 26 May, the Council discussed Research, Innovation and Science issues, with Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn representing the Commission.