Position Papers

Collective redress: a real need for EU action?

We do not believe that the case has been made for a new approach on collective redress at the EU level or that any new EU action would be more likely to be well used than the existing mechanisms available either at national level, or provided for in the Injunctions Directive, the Consumer Protection Co-operation Regulation and the Small Claims Regulation.

Myth or Reality?

The Commission has done a good job in trying to debunk several of the more outlandish ‘myths’ that have developed about the EU “…based on twisted facts or even lies.  The stories can make entertaining reading, but many people believe them and often come away with a picture of the EU as a bunch of mad 'eurocrats'…”. We follow that good example with this short document, in a similar attempt to correct some of the myths and rumours created about the food supply chain.

Single Market, multiple challenges

The European Retail Round Table (ERRT) has today issued a document highlighting the difficulties large European retailers face in doing business throughout the EU, and has called for 6 specific actions to address the problems identified. Click here to download the document.

Comments on vertical agreements / vertical restraints: 30% market share buyer threshold

ERRT comments on the Commission's draft Regulation on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to categories of Vertical Agreements and concerted practices (the "Draft Regulation") and Draft Guidelines on Vertical Restraints (the "Draft Guidelines").

10 action points for sustainable employment, growth and consumer value

ERRT proposes 10 action points for the retail sector for the 2009-2014 period.

ERRT Declaration on Energy