Highlights - Plenary vote on European retail action plan for the benefit of all actors - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

On 11 December, Members will vote on the de Jong INI report in response to the Commission communication setting up a European Retail Action Plan and the accompanying consultation on unfair trading practices (UTPs). This report looks into the ways to improve competitiveness of the retail sector and to enhance its performance within the Single Market, while focusing on actions necessary to support small independent shops within local communities and to address UTPs, in particular through self-regulation.