The Services Directive should give consumers: wider choice, better value and easier access to services across the EU
 
Many consumers are not sufficiently informed about businesses in other countries and therefore can be reluctant to use their services or else run into difficulties when they try to use them. That is why the EU adopted the Services Directive to ensure that both consumers and businesses reap the full benefits of the Internal Market by being able to easily offer and buy services.

Shopping in Europe - Guide
 
Shopping in Europe is your essential guide to shopping in the European marketplace. The guide is packed with information on your consumer rights in each of the twenty five EU Member States. It covers topics such as guarantees, pricing regulations, popular payment methods as well as opening hours for shops, banks and post offices.