🇪🇺 On #EuropeDay, we celebrate unity, diversity & the contribution independent retailers make to vibrant local communities and the quality of EU citizens' lives. Our mission: to ensure EU policies that foster entrepreneurship, sustainability & competitiveness. #SingleMarket

Recently, we co-signed a joint 📩 to the European Commission, calling for action against the excessive fees imposed by international card schemes. Our concerns were covered by Reuters, highlighting how unchecked fee increases harm Europe's #competitiveness. reuters.com/sustainability…

🚨 What puts pressure on the #SingleEUMarket? A few big FMCG manufacturers block free sourcing across borders - hurting competition, choice, and prices. It's time to end TSCs. We call on the European Commission to act. Find more📄👉shorturl.at/Zqbup #SingleMarket4All

En ce jour de débats au Sénat sur la loi concernant la fast-fashion, retrouvez ici mon interview de ce samedi dans Le Figaro. Plus de 90 % des contrôles effectués sur les colis qui arrivent en France sont non-conformes. Continuer à accepter cela, c’est revenir 30 ans en arrière

Yesterday, our Board hosted Mirzha de Manuel Aramendía from Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis' cabinet to discuss the #Omnibus proposals and the European Commission's Simplification agenda. We explored cutting regulatory burdens to support SME retail and boost competitiveness.

🚫 Extraterritoriality of non-harmonised #UTP laws = existential threat to the EU single market for food. We urge #AGRI Committee to reject such amendments & back #IMCO’s opinion: legal certainty must prevail. Find our joint letter 👉 shorturl.at/bzChk #SingleMarket

Is your city helping small shops thrive? Apply for the #EUCapitalsofSmallRetail Awards and showcase your leadership in sustainability, digitalisation, and urban vitality. Applications open until 9 Oct 2025. ➡️europa.eu/!XqJypN #RevitaliseRetail

We’re thrilled to welcome E.Leclerc to Independent Retail Europe! With 850+ stores across 6 countries, a presence in both food & non-food sectors and a strong track record in sustainability, E.Leclerc strengthens our voice. Welcome Marie de Lamberterie to our Board!