Press Release: Commission’s modified proposal on cross-border disputes is key element in achieving a European area of Justice

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Series Details IP/06/168 (15.2.06)
Publication Date 15/02/2006
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The European Commission on 15 February 2006 adopted a modified proposal for a Regulation on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations ('Rome II'). The proposal focused on the question of civil liability for damage caused to others, particularly in case of accidents such as traffic accidents or accidents caused by a defective product.
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PreLex: COM(2003) 427, Proposal for a Regulation on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations (ROME II) http://ec.europa.eu/prelex/detail_dossier_real.cfm?CL=en&DosId=184392
European Commission: SCADplus: Judicial Co-operation in Civil Matters: Non-contractual obligations: Rome II http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/justice_freedom_security/judicial_cooperation_in_civil_matters/l16027_en.htm
European Commission: DG Freedom, Security and Justice: Civil matters-judicial cooperation: Applicable law http://ec.europa.eu/comm/justice_home/fsj/civil/applicable_law/fsj_civil_applicable_law_en.htm
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