This book investigates the complex intersection between European Union consumer protection policies and the fundamental human rights framework established by the Lisbon Treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Iris Benöhr, a legal scholar, examines how the shift toward market-oriented economic goals in the EU creates potential friction with the protection of individual consumer rights. The text argues that the evolution of consumer law must be reconciled with the social dimensions of human rights to ensure a balanced legal landscape for European citizens.

Legal scholars and practitioners identify this work as a significant contribution to the understanding of the social dimension of EU market regulation. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it a primary resource for students and researchers focusing on the intersection of human rights and economic policy.