A GJ Topics article.

Abstract

The article deals with the European directive on electronic commerce (2000/31/EC). In its ambiguous formulation concerning the country of origin principle, the directive seems to put forward more questions than answers, and especially its relationship to choice of law rules in private international law is doubtful. In an attempt to sort out the doctrinal debate, the article tries to find a solution to the question of how the directive might influence private international law rules and what the practical consequences are. Bearing in mind that the ordinary rules of conflict do not always operate very well for internet problems, the country of origin principle might work as the best solution.

Originally published in Global Jurist Topics.

Recommended Citation

Höning, Nina (2005) "The European Directive on e-Commerce (2000/31/EC) and its Consequences on the Conflict of Laws," Global Jurist Topics: Vol. 5 : Iss. 2, Article 2.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/gj/topics/vol5/iss2/art2