Tackling unjustified territorial supply constraints – EC consultations open

Tackling unjustified territorial supply constraints - EC consultations open

Territorial supply constraints are limitations imposed by certain large manufacturers that make it very difficult or impossible for retailers to buy products in one EU country and resell them in another. They fragment the single market, limit consumer choice and contribute to significant price differences across the EU for daily consumer goods.

The single market strategy adopted in May 2025 announced tools to address such practices beyond situations captured by competition law.

Therefore, the European Commission opens the consultation which aims to ensure that all stakeholders are able to contribute their views, evidence and experience with unjustified territorial supply constraints. This input will be included in the evidence base underpinning the impact assessment and allow the Commission to take into consideration a broad array of views and input when defining the problem, designing the potential solutions and assessing their possible impact.

Consultation period

28 May 2026 - 29 September 2026 (midnight Brussels time)

More information here