Policy
29 July 2026
Commission guides Member States on notifying draft rules under the Single Market Transparency Directive
Policy
29 July 2026
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On 29 April 2026, the Commission published guidance to help EU countries meet their notification obligations under the Single Market Transparency Directive, aiming to stop new national rules from creating fresh Single Market barriers.
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The guidance explains how national authorities should apply the principle of proportionality - ensuring new draft rules on products and IT services go no further than necessary to protect a legitimate public interest, while keeping the burden on businesses as low as possible.
The initiative is part of a wider push to address the Commission's 'Terrible Ten' list of Single Market barriers, several of which affect how retailers and wholesalers operate across borders.
#SingleMarket #EURetailPolicy #RetailCompetitiveness #FairCompetition
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