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EUROPEAN EMISSIONS TRADING
Energy-intensive companies send ‘urgent appeal' to leading EU politicians / BASF, Lanxess, Covestro, Evonik among signatories
 		23.06.2026
RECYCLING EUROPE
Circular Economy Act must hardwire demand for recyclates, industry tells Brussels / Calls for financial, legislative support for recycling materials in new products
 		23.06.2026
AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING
EU Parliament approves ELVR targets / Legislation introduces EPR for automakers
 		18.06.2026
UPDATE - IRAN WAR
US agrees on roadmap for final deal in 60 days after Tehran shut Strait of Hormuz again / Meetings to continue this week
 		18.06.2026
PPWR
German Bundestag passes implementing regulation / Starting point for eco-modulation / First recognition for chemical recycling / EU approvals required for recycling technologies
 		18.06.2026
EU-US TRADE
European Parliament approves trade deal with US / Zero tariffs to be levied on US imports
 		17.06.2026
PPWR
Commission tightens regulation guidance ahead of August deadline
 		17.06.2026
FOOD PACKAGING
UN warns of chemical migration risks from recycled plastics used in food packaging / Calls for harmonised global standards to ensure consumer safety
 		16.06.2026
UK
DRS operator defines handling fee, deposit rates / System to be operational in October 2027
 		11.06.2026
PLASTICS TAX
Criticism of levy on packaging: federation of German industries rejects tax / Werner & Mertz advocates promoting recycled materials through eco-modulation
 		10.06.2026
BIOPLASTICS
Nova-Institute updates reference biodegradability tool / 2026 version available in English and German
 		10.06.2026
PLASTIC PACKAGING
PPWR: EU Commission withdraws reservations over German implementation act
 		09.06.2026
PACKAGING WASTE LEGISLATION
Trade organisations and businesses urge 'timely implementation' of PPWR / Investor confidence at risk if regulation is delayed
 		08.06.2026
EU-US TRADE
Deal under pressure as new US tariffs cast doubt on ratification / Brussels had been set to approve deal on 16 June
 		08.06.2026
WASTE LEGISLATION GERMANY
Single-use plastics fund falls well short of forecasts / Act sees only a fraction of expected registrations
 		05.06.2026
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