What is this organisation?

Independent Retail Europe (formerly UGAL - Union of Groups of Independent Retailers of Europe) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 034546859-02. Entity form: a.i.s.b.l. - Association internationale sans but lucratif.

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Trade and business associations".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in Belgium, Bruxelles.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 034546859-02.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 034546859-02 · Belgium

Independent Retail Europe (formerly UGAL - Union of Groups of Independent Retailers of Europe)

Stated objectives

Established in 1963, Independent Retail Europe is the European trade association of cooperative groups of independent retailers in the food and all non-food sectors and other organisations that defend the interests of independent retail. In…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2008-06-25

Last updated

2025-06-27

Other Trade and business associations in Belgium

Other registered organisations in Belgium

Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: Independent Retail Europe (formerly UGAL - Union of Groups of Independent Retailers of Europe) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 034546859-02. Entity form: a.i.s.b.l. - Association internationale sans but lucratif.
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Trade and business associations".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in Belgium, Bruxelles.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: Established in 1963, Independent Retail Europe is the European trade association of cooperative groups of independent retailers in the food and all non-food sectors and other organisations that defend the interests of independent retail. In…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 034546859-02.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-07 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU