27In order to achieve that objective, Directive 2011/83 undertakes, as is apparent from recitals 4, 5 and 7, full harmonisation of certain essential aspects of contracts concluded between consumers and traders. That harmonisation is intended to have the effect of eliminating the barriers created by fragmented regulation, in order to enable consumers to benefit from a high common level of protection across the Union.
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