06/03/2026
ECSP continues its quarterly column in ACROSS Magazine, one of Europe’s leading publications for the retail real estate sector. Through this column, ECSP shares insights from Brussels and highlights key policy debates affecting retail places across Europe.
In his latest column, ECSP Secretary General Julien Bouyeron explains the operational realities faced by retail destinations to EU policymakers. Drawing on discussions held during the recent ECSP’s high-level dinner in Brussels, the article highlights key policy debates affecting the sector, including the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the fight against organised retail crime, and the need to ensure a level playing field between physical retailers and global online marketplaces.
Through its advocacy work in Brussels, ECSP ensures that EU policymakers better understand how European legislation affects the places where retail happens.
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