EU urged to consult on EU cross-border trade barriers as soon as possible
( May 18, 2026, 14:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission should proceed without delay with a public consultation and impact assessment on unjustified restrictions to cross-border trade within the EU, which is due by the end of the month, European trade bodies representing employers and workers in the retail and wholesale sector have said. In a joint letter, EuroCommerce and Uni Europa said barriers to cross-border sourcing fragment the bloc’s internal market and raise prices. The letter is attached....
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