EU action on branded-goods trade curbs delayed again, to Q3 2027

By Anna Ferrari and Jean Comte ( November 4, 2026, 12:21 GMT | Insight) -- EU action against restrictions on cross-border sales of branded goods has been pushed back to the third quarter of 2027, according to the European Commission's work program published on Wednesday. The initiative, previously expected for early 2027, remains open to legislative or non-legislative measures, leaving unresolved whether Brussels will propose binding rules to tackle Territorial Supply Constraints.EU action against restrictions on cross-border sales of branded goods has been pushed back to the third quarter of 2027, meaning around July, according to its work program published on Wednesday....

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