The year 2026 has begun under challenging circumstances. Political tensions have intensified further, and Europe finds itself navigating an increasingly complex and unfamiliar global order. In this environment, the task is clear: Europe must focus on its own strengths by building resilience, forging new partnerships, and decisively seizing emerging opportunities.
Explaining Reality to Brussels: ECSP’s work on fair Rules for Retail Real Estate
Europe does not suffer from a lack of retail regulation, but from uneven enforcement. As online marketplaces grow at unprecedented scale, the European Council of Shopping Places works in Brussels to ensure fair competition and workable EU rules for the places where Europe shops.