German retailers urge Berlin to shield EU firms from unfair competition
In a letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the German Retail Federation (HDE) urged Berlin to push harder for a level playing field in the European Union.
10 February 2026
10 February 2026
In a letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the German Retail Federation (HDE) urged Berlin to push harder for a level playing field in the European Union.
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