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Germany implemented Directive (EU) 2020/1828 through the Act implementing the Representative Actions Directive (VRUG), introducing a new framework for collective consumer redress and amending the Capital Investor Model Case Act. The reform reshapes Germany’s approach to representative actions while interacting with existing collective mechanisms. For further analysis, see D. Markworth’s discussion on whether the new VDuG lacks effectiveness.

Italy implemented Directive (EU) 2020/1828 through Legislative Decree No. 28 of 10 March 2023, aligning national law with the Representative Actions Directive. The reform establishes the procedural framework governing representative actions for the protection of consumers’ collective interests and repeals the previous regime under Directive 2009/22/EC.

In its November infringement package, the European Commission issued reasoned opinions to Austria and Romania for failing to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions. The Commission called on both Member States to comply with their obligations concerning the protection of consumers’ collective interests.

Italy implemented Directive (EU) 2020/1828 through Legislative Decree No. 28 of 10 March 2023, aligning national law with the Representative Actions Directive. The reform establishes the procedural framework governing representative actions for the protection of consumers’ collective interests and repeals the previous regime under Directive 2009/22/EC.