www.pieweb.com
All news on industry and associations
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY
Bundesrat calls for amendments to PPWR / Implementation remains uncertain
 		24.04.2026
MARINE LITTER UK
Activist group ‘names and shames' biggest pollution offenders / Nine of worst 12 brands are ‘giant plastics polluters' / BPF challenges report's production figures
 		23.04.2026
PORTUGAL
Launch of national deposit return system for beverage packaging
 		20.04.2026
GLASS FIBRES
EU imposes anti-dumping duties on imports from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand / Countries account for a quarter of bloc's demand
 		17.04.2026
PACKAGING WASTE LEGISLATION
Implementation guidelines for EU PPWR published / IK: 'A step towards more feasibility and legal certainty'
 		10.04.2026
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Industry calls for relaxation of the 40% reusable quota for pallet films and strapping under PPWR / Numerous lawsuits pending
 		01.04.2026
EU POLICY
Parliament plenary session passes US trade deal / Council deliberations could begin in April / Final approval not expected before summer
 		30.03.2026
PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY
Price hikes hit nearly all firms / Companies rarely able to pass on costs / Flood of force majeure declaration – GKV survey
 		26.03.2026
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS
EuPC, Teppfa urge coordinated political action to end Middle East ‘energy war', cap prices
 		25.03.2026
EU-US TRADE
EU nears ratification of US pact / Lawmakers advance delayed trade deal / Showdown looms amid Iran war turmoil
 		23.03.2026
RECYCLASS
European plastics recyclability initiative expands guidance across packaging, durable goods sectors
 		19.03.2026
UKRAINE
Customs Service introduces plastics waste classification / New rules to facilitate EU entry / Plastics industry grapples with war-related challenges
 		17.03.2026
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities
 		16.03.2026
EU POLICY
Commission adopts ‘Made in Europe' proposal / Move aims to restore region's competitiveness, boost decarbonisation / Coalition launches circular campaign
 		16.03.2026
EPR UK
Government provides fee shortfall from packaging scheme / Deficit caused by ‘shortage in tonnages' reported by producers
 		09.03.2026
Seite 4 von 148
© 2026 by Plastics Information Europe, Bad Homburg
Date of print: 05/08/2026
Ref: d2es44rsl301udaxlkgl1obk
KIVBHI
All rights reserved.
Access and use is subject to our terms and conditions.
URL: https://pieweb.plasteurope.com/Default.aspx?page=4&pageid=107