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February 10, 2026

SERBIA PROTECTS NATIONAL INTERESTS! Fight with Delhaize goes to arbitration over margin limitation decree (VIDEO)

Serbia is preparing for arbitration against Ahold Delhaize group and is firmly protecting its economic and national interests

SERBIA PROTECTS NATIONAL INTERESTS! Fight with Delhaize goes to arbitration over margin limitation decree (VIDEO)

TL;DR

  • Serbia is preparing for arbitration against the Ahold Delhaize group.
  • The dispute is over a government decree limiting profit margins, which Delez Serbia has opposed.
  • Minister Jagoda Lazarević stated Serbia will defend its national economic and interests.
  • The minister pointed out that similar margin limitations exist in some EU member states.
  • The decree is intended to stabilize market prices and regulate the market, not target specific companies.
  • Delez was one of 27 retail chains affected by the decree; 22 are domestically owned.
  • Serbia is also preparing to adopt a law on unfair trading practices, following EU models.
  • Delez had expressed concerns about potential revenue decreases due to the margin limits.

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