By Fanny Roux ( May 15, 2026, 11:51 GMT | Insight) -- A political deal on EU retail investment reform reached in December between member states and the European Parliament remains stalled, with no clear timeline for formal adoption, MLex understands. Five member states — including Czechia, France, Germany and Poland — are rejecting the finalized text, ready since March 18, claiming it diverges too much from the political agreement.When member states will be ready to formally adopt the political deal reached in December with the European Parliament — on a reform to boost retail investment — remains unknown, MLex understands....
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