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MIF regulation would benefit businesses and consumers across the EU
EuroCommerce calls on the European Commission to stand strong on MIF regulation and not to be pressurized by aggressive media campaigns by Matstercard. All European businesses and consumers need and deserve strong regulation against fees charged on payments using electronic cards.
Collective redress shows some balance for commerce and consumers
Whilst EuroCommerce has generally been reluctant to support collective redress, and generally don’t see the need for it, the Commission’s recommendations on collective redress mechanisms, are a reasonable basis for such a procedure if it were to be introduced. It respects the need for an opt-in model and a "loser pays" principle that safeguards legitimate collective redress action.
- 17 May 2013
Collaborating for a Brighter Future
Read moreAttended by over 600 delegates from retail and manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods, the joint ECR Europe – EuroCommerce conference this week was a unique opportunity to explore the changing world of consumer behaviour, breakthrough technologies and the need for collaboration along the supply chain.
- 14 May 2013
Visa concessions on card fees: a step in the right direction
Read moreThe commerce sector welcomes the commitments offered today by Visa Europe on its interchange fees and associated rules. Whilst this is an improvement, it is only a start. Interchange fee rates, in general, remain disproportionately high in many Member States and this is where the real economic damage is being done. Therefore the commerce sector looks to the Commission’s forthcoming regulation to take an even stronger line to fully resolve the issues at domestic level in all Member States.
2013 - marking 20 years of EuroCommerce
2013 marks the 20th anniversary of EuroCommerce. In these twenty years EuroCommerce can count many major milestones and achievements which have reaped benefits for the performance and reputation of commerce companies, big and small.
