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E-Commerce Sector Inquiry

Publication of the Preliminary Report

On 15 September 2016 the European Commission published its 290 page preliminary report on the e-commerce sector inquiry. The inquiry was launched on 6 May 2015 because the Commission was concerned about restrictions on cross-border e-commerce. It forms part of the Commission's Digital Single Market Strategy, which includes three pillars, one of which is improving access to digital goods and services.

The Commission has warned that this report should be a reason for companies to review their current distribution contracts and bring them in line with EU competition rules if they are not. According to the Competition Commissioner many companies have already done so during the sector inquiry.

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