The recent Representative Actions Directive 2020/1828/EC is a welcome advance in developing collective redress in Europe. However, this article contends that whilst the Directive is a positive development, shortfalls in its design restrict its potentially transformative impact for consumers. Critical examination is made of the Directive's rules on scope, standing, remedies, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), cross-border claims, funding, awareness and the provision of information. The article further considers whether the Directive will serve to improve co-ordination in civil procedure in this area which has traditionally been very diverse at a Member State level.

最近的代表行动指令 2020/1828/EC 是在欧洲发展集体救济方面的可喜进步。然而，本文认为，虽然该指令是一个积极的发展，但其设计缺陷限制了其对消费者的潜在变革性影响。对该指令关于范围、资格、补救措施、替代性争议解决 (ADR)、跨境索赔、资金、意识和信息提供的规则进行了严格审查。文章进一步考虑了该指令是否将有助于改善该领域民事诉讼的协调，该领域传统上在成员国层面非常多样化。