Kaupan liitto ry - Finnish Commerce Federation
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec 2025 | David Boublil Head of Unit | Revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive | SRC |
| 02 Dec 2025 | David Boublil Head of Unit | Revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive | — |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Kamil Kiljanski Head of Unit | Discussion of the future policies in IP for the new mandate | SRC |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Kamil Kiljanski Head of Unit | Discussion of the future policies in IP for the new mandate | — |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Maria Blassar Head of Representation | Finnish Commerce Federation wished to brief on their EU agenda. | — |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Maria Blassar Head of Representation | Finnish Commerce Federation wished to brief on their EU agenda. | SRC |
| 29 Jan 2025 | Isabelle Perignon Director | presentation of their vision re responsibilities of 3rd country online marketplaces and support for Consumer Protection Cooperation review; Commission briefly mentioned e-commerce communication and updates re product safety - Safety Gate website. | SRC |
| 29 Jan 2025 | Isabelle Perignon Director | presentation of their vision re responsibilities of 3rd country online marketplaces and support for Consumer Protection Cooperation review; Commission briefly mentioned e-commerce communication and updates re product safety - Safety Gate website. | — |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Isabelle Perignon Director | Exchange of views with the Nordic Commerce Coalition on the responsibilities of third-country origin online marketplaces | SRC |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Isabelle Perignon Director | Exchange of views with the Nordic Commerce Coalition on the responsibilities of third-country origin online marketplaces | — |
| 21 Nov 2024 | Gints Freimanis Cabinet member | Discussion on ecommerce communication | — |
| 21 Nov 2024 | Gints Freimanis Cabinet member | Discussion on ecommerce communication | SRC |
| 10 May 2023 | Taneli Lahti Cabinet member | retail and wholesale sector for the next Commission | SRC |
| 10 May 2023 | Taneli Lahti Cabinet member | retail and wholesale sector for the next Commission | — |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Isabelle Perignon Cabinet member | sustainable consumption and consumer protection law’ | — |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Werner Stengg Cabinet member | Data Act, AI Act. | SRC |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Elina Laurinen Cabinet member | Digital trade and sustainable consumption | SRC |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Elina Laurinen Cabinet member | Digital trade and sustainable consumption | — |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Werner Stengg Cabinet member | Data Act, AI Act. | — |
| 14 Jun 2022 | Isabelle Perignon Cabinet member | sustainable consumption and consumer protection law’ | SRC |
| 22 Nov 2020 | Salla Saastamoinen Director-General | Meeting at request of Finnish Commerce Federation (Chief Policy Adviser on EU affairs and Corporate Law) to discuss New Consumer Agenda and incoming online shopping directive and Corporate responsibility regulation | SRC |
| 22 Nov 2020 | Salla Saastamoinen Director-General | Meeting at request of Finnish Commerce Federation (Chief Policy Adviser on EU affairs and Corporate Law) to discuss New Consumer Agenda and incoming online shopping directive and Corporate responsibility regulation | — |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Werner Stengg Cabinet member | DSA and DMA | SRC |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Werner Stengg Cabinet member | DSA and DMA | — |
| 05 Mar 2020 | Jutta Urpilainen Commissioner | European commerce and EU Digital package | — |
Mission & Goals
Finnish Commerce Federation is a nationwide lobbying organisation whose mission is to promote Finnish commerce. We work to improve the operating conditions for companies active in wholesale and retail trade, to stimulate co-operation within the sector and to enhance the commercial and employer interests of our members. We play an important role in the labour market, negotiating collective labour agreements, resolving labour disputes and serving our members in employment issues. Our aim is to increase further the scope and relevance our member services.
EU Legislative Interests
- Single market and consumers, esp. free movement of goods, digital consumer rights, product safety and liability - Digital transition and e-commerce, esp. online platforms, data, privacy and general RDI - Green transition, esp. circular economy, sustainable products and consumption, waste, energy efficiency - Sustainable corporate governance - Initiatives related to VAT and customs - Payments, esp. retail and online payment solutions, digital currency and payment terms - Social affairs and education and training - Trade, including initiatives related transport and logisticss, global e-commerce and CBAM - Better regulation
Communication Activities
Objectives of the Finnish Commerce Federation for the parliamentary term 2024–2029, see: https://kauppa.fi/en/uutishuone/2023/11/27/objectives-of-the-finnish-commerce-federation-for-the-parliamentary-term-2024-2029-the-next-commission-must-ensure-the-competitiveness-of-european-companies-in-the-commerce-sector/
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
National level: Confederation on Finnish Industries EK EU level: EuroCommerce and Ecommerce Europe See also https://kauppa.fi/en/finnish-commerce-federation/commerces-international-partner-organisations/
Organisation Members
See https://kauppa.fi/en/finnish-commerce-federation/member-companies-and-associations/
Connected Legislation