Press Release: Freedom of establishment: Commission inquires into restrictions on the establishment of retail facilities in Poland

The European Commission decided on 31 January, 2008, to send an official request for information on the Polish legislation restricting the establishment of retail facilities in Poland. The Commission wished to verify whether the measures in question are compatible with Article 43 of the EC Treaty which guarantees the freedom of establishment. The letter of formal notice is the first step in an infringement procedure under Article 226 of the EC Treaty.