( August 13, 2026, 15:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Restrictions on cross-border sales of branded goods within the EU should be tackled through targeted legislation, the competition authorities of the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece and Portugal said in a July 15 letter, published on Thursday. The authorities urged the European Commission to pursue harmonized rules, arguing that voluntary measures and economic-dependence rules would not be effective. Letter attached....
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