Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the… Article 4

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Article 4

Member States shall not maintain or introduce, in their national law, provisions diverging from those laid down in this Directive, including more or less stringent provisions to ensure a different level of consumer protection, unless otherwise provided for in this Directive.

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