Action on EU cross-border supply curbs to be explored in April consultation
By Jean Comte ( March 11, 2026, 12:42 GMT | Insight) -- How to combat manufacturers' restrictions on retailers or wholesalers from sourcing products across borders within the EU? The question will be front and center in a three-month consultation to be opened by the European Commission next month, according to a document seen by MLex. It is considering four different policy options, including self-regulation by multinational companies, guidelines to member states, and specific prohibitions.Territorial supply constraints imposed by big businesses will come under the EU antitrust regulator's microscope in a 12-week consultation to open next month, according to a presentation to be shown on Thursday to EU member states representatives....
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