European Commission refers Hungary to Court of Justice over price restrictions
The European Commission has initiated legal action against Hungary at the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding specific retail price margin regulations.
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The European Commission announced on 8 July 2026 that it is referring Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The legal action concerns the implementation of price margin restrictions applied to the sale of food products and drugstore items within the country.
According to the European Commission, these regulations primarily impact non-Hungarian undertakings. The referral to the Court follows the Commission's assessment of these measures and their effect on the internal market.
Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗
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