REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on cooperation among enforcement authorities responsible for the enforcement of Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain

What is this about?

• This regulation enhances cooperation among national authorities to combat unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain.
• It aims to more effectively address cross-border violations by improving information exchange and mutual assistance between member states.
• The focus is on practices that disadvantage farmers and smaller suppliers, including those involving retail alliances.
• The rules include clear deadlines for information requests and mechanisms for enforcing sanctions.
• Politically, the goal is to ensure fair competition in the internal market and strengthen the position of weaker market participants.