47However, under Article 8 of Directive 93/13, Member States may adopt more stringent provisions compatible with the Treaty in the area covered by the Directive, to ensure a maximum degree of protection for the consumer. Thus, Member States are free in principle to extend the protection provided by Article 3(1) and (3) of that directive, read in conjunction with point 1 of the Annex to that directive, by declaring unfair in a general manner standard clauses which are listed in that point, without the requirement for further examination in accordance with criteria set out in Article 3(1) of Directive 93/13.
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