RD258 - ETNO Reflection Document on review of the E-Commerce Directive

ETNO Members believe that the Directive has been a success. On the one hand, it provides a degree of legal certainty that is sufficient to encourage new investment, avoid distortions of competition and prevent barriers to the Single Market. On the other hand, its provisions are sufficiently flexible to accommodate the rapid evolution of technologies and markets. Consequently, there is no need for revision of the Directive. Indeed, in view of the scope for unintended consequences inherent in any revision attempt, such a step should be actively avoided.