Environment policy in the European Union
“The implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is creating confusion, legal uncertainty, and disproportionate burden for small businesses. Entrepreneurs ask for practical solutions now. Parliament and Member States should approve the suspension of the obligation to appoint authorised representatives in each Member State”, stated SMEunited President Davide Galli.
79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2023, according to Eurostat, amounting to 177.8 kg per inhabitant, down 8.7 kg per capita compared to 2022, but 21.2 kg higher than the figure in 2013.
The European Commission’s move to “simplify” the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a shameful surrender to political pressure.
ECOS are looking for a highly motivated Membership & Events Officer to join their Communication & Membership team, starting January 2026, for a one-year contract.
The EU has outlined a new global climate and energy vision, an international strategy to secure Europe’s place in global markets, focused on delivering mutual economic benefits, decarbonisation and energy security.
At today’s Legal Affairs (JURI) Committee vote in the European Parliament on the omnibus regulation on EU corporate sustainability laws, both the content of the final agreement, and the political manoeuvring that led to it, point to a deeply concerning process that casts aside the best interest of EU’s nature, climate, and human rights.
The latest figures on EU Ecolabel-certified products and licences, released today, show the EU Ecolabel gaining momentum and appearing on more and more environmentally friendly products.
