EU Competitiveness Compass has potential to boost independent retail competitiveness if implemented (more) ambitiously and inclusively

Independent Retail Europe welcomes the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass, a strategic framework that can be an important step towards revitalising Europe’s competitiveness, fos...

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EU Competitiveness Compass has potential to boost independent retail competitiveness if implemented (more) ambitiously and inclusively

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New unassessed Commission proposal on Unfair Trading Practices risks to undermine the single market and primacy of EU law

On 10 December, the European Commission published a proposal to step up and extend enforcement of the EU Directive on Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs). Although announced months ago, the proposal...

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New unassessed Commission proposal on Unfair Trading Practices risks to undermine the single market and primacy of EU law

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Study on Digital Fairness: enforcement of EU law key to protecting consumers shopping online

On 15 November 2024, Ecommerce Europe, EuroCommerce and Independent Retail Europe presented the results of a study about “Digital Fairness in Online Retail”. This study by Prof. Dr. J...

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