Highlights - Combating late payment in commercial transactions - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

On 21 November, IMCO will consider the amendments, tabled to the draft report by Ms Lara Comi (EPP), on the implementation of the Late Payment Directive 2011/7/EU. In total, the rapporteur and other Members tabled 114 amendments to the draft report, focussing on issues such as better enforcement of the Directive, the “name-and-shame” factor, training and support for SMEs on credit management, and whether or not to opt for sector-specific payment deadlines.

In their amendments, the Members also put a strong emphasis on the role of public authorities in fostering a prompt payment culture. The vote in IMCO is scheduled for 6 December.