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ML POLYOLEFINS Cooperation agreement with household producer Keeeper / Surge in investments in plastics industry / Legal certainty crucial for recyclate sector facing volatile pricing	07.06.2024
KAZAKHSTAN First 30,000 t of PP exported to EU in 2023 / Sibur's involvement arguably bears no sanctions risks / Sinopec joins Silleno PE plant project	16.05.2024
RUSSIA Technological imports reach historic heights, thanks partly to Germany, Italy / Fresh US sanctions hurt, but not cripple, trade with Asia, Turkey	15.05.2024
SUSTAINABILITY Four EU member states call for sustainable carbon policy package / Proposals aim to strengthen uptake of green feedstocks and boost European competitiveness internationally	15.05.2024
SPANISH PACKAGING INDUSTRY Sustainability and e-commerce boost turnover to record level / Investment in digital technologies continues – Hispack report	13.05.2024
UK Wet wipes containing plastics to be banned / Overwhelming public support for the move, said government minister	24.04.2024
LABOUR SHORTAGE EUROPE Critical skill shortage in plastics processing industries intensifies / Germany needs almost 500,000 foreigners per year; shortage of working migrants in Italy and Spain – study / PIE talks to industry experts	23.04.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY EUROPE Recycling rates, circular content increase but incinerated volumes rise / Region's share of global production remains in decline – Plastics Europe	10.04.2024
PETROCHEMICALS Russia expects massive investments to triple exports through 2030 / Attacks on refineries spark concerns over stability / Kazakhstan mulls long-term development plans	10.04.2024
EUROZONE ECONOMY Purchasing managers report improved services / Manufacturing weakens again / German business morale jumps / Swiss central bank kicks off cycle of interest rate cuts	25.03.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY Production is going through a deep trough / Planned regulation will set course for the future – Plastics Europe	19.03.2024
TURKEY Plastic product consumption up in 2023 / Severe price drop for incoming, outgoing polymer shipments / Economic growth despite massive inflation	11.03.2024
RUSSIA GDP grows 3.6% in 2023 on government spending in war-related sectors / Growth in 2024 seen up 2.5% for same reasons – Allianz Trade report	11.03.2024
EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY Industry ends 2023 on “a weak note” / Production, exports, imports down compared with 2022 / Uptick in investor confidence	08.03.2024
RUSSIA Two years of war: Rising prices for base polymers slow processor investments / Eastern turnaround in exports not up to expectations / Unrealistic plans for major petchem projects	26.02.2024
EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL DEAL Antwerp industry summit proposes revised climate goals for EU / Brudermüller: “Urgent need to enhance Europe's competitiveness“ / Complement or counterweight to green agenda?	23.02.2024
UK MANUFACTURING Activity slumps in January / Supplier chain under pressure as Red Sea attacks on shipping continue	08.02.2024
PLASTICS ECONOMY EUROPE 11th PIE Market Survey: Business performance largely depressed / Hopes for recovery soar high / Low demand remains top concern / AI not a threat just yet	02.02.2024
EUROPEAN ECONOMY Eurozone avoids recession after Q4 growth flatlines / Inflation falls in January	02.02.2024
PLASTICS RECYCLING RecyClass publishes new Design for Recycling guidelines	29.01.2024
GLOBAL ECONOMY German GDP contracts in 2023 / World Economic Forum survey forecasts weakness in Europe	16.01.2024
EUROPEAN ECONOMY Euro area inflation rises in December / Increase likely to be short-lived – analysts	09.01.2024
EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY Little output growth seen for 2024 / Plastics buyers to continue struggling / Competition with US and China a challenge	05.01.2024
UK Wrap urges supermarkets to offer loose fresh produce, cut food waste / Campaign highlights bulk-packaged fruit, vegetables	04.01.2024
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY High costs and weak economy are increasingly causing problems for plastics manufacturers - Plastics Europe	20.12.2023

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