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Partial Acceptance of the President's Referral on Abusive Clauses Regulation

April 16, 2026

The Parliament partially accepted the President's referral regarding consumer protection. The new law aims to strengthen protection against abusive clauses. However, the President expresses concerns about the constitutionality and retroactivity of the provisions. Some MPs, like Costis Efstathiou, oppose the referral and emphasize the importance of consumer rights. The discussion continues with amendments and adjustments from the committees.