European Commission

PACKAGING EUROPE Council of the EU formally adopts PPWR / Regulation to be applied 18 months after date of entry into force	17.12.2024
GLOBAL TRADE Trade war risks increase as Trump returns as US president / Growth to slow on increased US import tariffs – Allianz Trade report	03.12.2024
PLASTIC PACKAGING Future Resources Congress: Challenges resulting from PPWR for recyclate use, recyclability / European Packaging Register Network established	29.11.2024
LOGISTICS Loose supply chains in Germany – BME study / European Commission supports Italy's Brenner corridor lawsuit against Austria	22.11.2024
AGRICULTURAL FILMS Biodegradable mulch films added to European fertiliser regulation / Major headway for farming sustainability – EUBP	20.11.2024
EUROPEAN POLITICS EU commissioner candidates confirmed / Climate discussion front and centre / Von der Leyen plans to ‘engage' with Trump	14.11.2024
GERMAN TOY INDUSTRY Manufacturers face cost pressure amid climate targets / ‘Kidults' target group grows / Limited use of recyclates and organic alternatives	13.11.2024
CHEMICAL RECYCLING UK government accepts use of mass balance to verify chemically recycled plastics for packaging tax / EU member states show support, EC mulls it over	12.11.2024
AUTOMOTIVE EU starts tariffs on Chinese EVs / More consumers turn away from fossil fuel cars	31.10.2024
COP29 EU Parliament, Council formulate goals for climate conference / Tough negotiations expected / Financing to be thorny issue	25.10.2024
EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY EU registrations fall again in September / BEV sales send mixed signals / European component makers at ‘critical juncture' – trade group	23.10.2024
GLASS FIBRES EU imposes punitive tariffs on yarn imports from China	22.10.2024
AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS Recycling targets for ELVs should get green light / Certification of recycled content necessary for level playing field – EuRIC	14.10.2024
PVC Relabelling and misdeclaration: Is Turkey evading EU punitive tariffs on PVC imports from US and Egypt?	10.10.2024
AUTOMOTIVE EU endorses import tariffs on e-cars from China / France, Italy, Poland in favour as Germany votes against / Discussions continue	10.10.2024
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Reuse takeaway systems cut emissions substantially – report / NGOs call on authorities to factor in external costs of single-use / Some reuse options cheaper	09.10.2024
FRANCE Government reverses decision on polystyrene packaging ban / Move welcomed in packaging sector	07.10.2024
EUROPEAN POLITICS New EU commissioners named for five-year mandate / Anticipation over merging of green and industrial deals	03.10.2024
PACKAGING RECYCLING EUROPE Revenue from non-recycled plastic packaging falls short / Court of Auditors warns against fraud	02.10.2024
EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY EU registrations fall sharply in August / BEV sales plunge / EU delays vote on tariffs for Chinese imports – report	20.09.2024
EUROPEAN CAR MARKET Brussels says deadline for China EV price deal has passed / Member states to vote on tariffs next week / BEV market share in EU could jump to nearly 25% next year – study	19.09.2024
EU POLICY Chemicals and plastics producers hail Draghi report / EU should increase investments by EUR 800 bn “to fund radical and rapid reform”	16.09.2024
AUTOMOTIVE European Commission redefines anti-dumping tariffs for vehicles manufactured in China / Exception: Tesla	21.08.2024
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY UK generates more plastics waste than other European countries / UK-Saudi researchers explore AI to cut waste volumes	21.08.2024
FOOD PACKAGING UK bodies issue reminder not to use products made from mix of plastics and plant-based materials	20.08.2024