This has led to delays in the recovery of production capacity, not only domestically in the respective economies but also internationally. Chart 7 presents inflation rates including prices of energy and food in the left panel and delays in the arrival of goods in the right.
Furthermore, the emergence of new service providers requires reflection on issues such as how to ensure a level playing field for newcomers and long-established players, as well as an appropriate level of protection for the users. Service providers from outside Europe offering global solutions present a further challenge that has to be tackled.