End of cross-border sale restrictions politically 'imperative,' says EU's McCallum
By Anna Ferrari and Nicholas Hirst ( May 12, 2026, 18:37 GMT | Insight) -- Striking down restrictions on cross-border trade is a "political imperative" for competition enforcers, according to a top EU antitrust enforcer. Linsey McCallum said the EU competition watchdog is renewing its focus on “territorial supply constraints,” which she said have morphed over the years. Her services recently raided Nutella-maker Ferrero. Striking down restrictions on cross-border trade is a "political imperative " for competition enforcers, according to a top EU antitrust enforcer....
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