Discussion Draft of a Directive on Online...

This book originates from a highly distinctive research initiative, aimed at addressing the significant legal hurdles posed by the rapidly expanding platform economy. A team of academics, hailing from various European nations, came together to craft a proposal for an EU directive specifically targeting online platforms.

Published in 2016, the complete text of this proposal now forms the basis of this book, which offers a detailed commentary outlining the reasoning behind the research group's decisions and guidance on their implementation. Additionally, it provides translations of the directive into nine different languages.

Over time, the conversation around legislation for online platforms has significantly expanded and intensified. The European Commission has recently put forward initial, albeit limited, suggestions for regulating platforms. Furthermore, several nations have taken legislative steps or are contemplating government intervention in this sector. In parallel, the European Law Institute is developing Model Rules for Online Platforms inspired by the proposal outlined in this book. Thus, this publication serves as a timely addition to the ongoing discussions concerning the legal strategies for this constantly evolving segment of the economy.