EU and Political News Archives

Various papers and communications regarding EU policy that are relevant to our industry. The information comes from a variety of sources including the European Commission, CITPA – who represent the interests of the European Paper and Board converting industry (Pro Carton are Associate Members) and Cepi – the Confederation of European Paper Industries.

Statement of Pro Carton on the formal adoption of the compromise agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

22 April 2024

Statement of Pro Carton on the formal adoption of the compromise agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Spring 2024 Update on the Pro Carton Marketing & PR and Public Affairs Workstreams

20 April 2024

As Spring is upon us, it is time for an update from the Pro Carton Marketing & PR and Public Affairs Workstreams.

Joint Industry Manifesto to prevent risk of de-industrialisation in Europe.

16 April 2024

85 European and national industry associations including Pro Carton have joined forces to make a united call to prevent the risk of de-industrialisation on our continent by relaunching Europe’s #competitiveness!

ECMA & Pro Carton Expert Roundtable – final BPA statements

10 April 2024

Statement regarding the draft statements that ECMA and Pro Carton will release concerning the European Commission’s draft regulation on the use of BPAs.

EU approves merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock

9 April 2024

The European Commission has approved the merger between the Irish Smurfit Kappa Group plc and the US WestRock Company.

EU hails biotech & biomanufacturing as ‘most promising tech area of the century’ as sector’s innovation leaders meet in Brussels

20 March 2024

Circular Choices coalition members have discussed the need to sustain their sector’s global leadership in innovation as well as its role in the EU ‘open strategic autonomy’.

CITPA Policy Monitoring Brief – March 2024

20 March 2024

The March 2024 CITPA Policy Monitoring Brief Summary with links included for Pro Carton Members.

A week dedicated to the bioeconomy in Europe shows it is key to EU’s future climate and industrial policies

14 March 2024

The forest-based biomanufacturing sector is committed to boosting Europe’s circularity and climate neutrality.

PPWR UPDATE – The Council and the European Parliament agree a compromise on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

6 March 2024

PPWR UPDATE - The Council and the European Parliament agree a compromise on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal – Industry leaders call for 10 urgent actions to restore competitiveness and keep good jobs in Europe

20 February 2024

Industry leaders spanning almost 20 industrial sectors presented ‘the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal’ to Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo and Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen.

Update on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) – Pro Carton Member Webinar Invitation

14 February 2024

Cepi invites Pro Carton Members to register for its webinar update on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on 6th March 2024

EU Policy Monitoring Brief – February 2024

14 February 2024

EU Policy Monitoring Brief - February 2024 - Issues relating to EU Policies including Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Archive for category: EU and Political News

Statement of Pro Carton on the formal adoption of the compromise agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Spring 2024 Update on the Pro Carton Marketing & PR and Public Affairs Workstreams

Joint Industry Manifesto to prevent risk of de-industrialisation in Europe.

ECMA & Pro Carton Expert Roundtable – final BPA statements

EU approves merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock

EU hails biotech & biomanufacturing as ‘most promising tech area of the century’ as sector’s innovation leaders meet in Brussels

CITPA Policy Monitoring Brief – March 2024

A week dedicated to the bioeconomy in Europe shows it is key to EU’s future climate and industrial policies

PPWR UPDATE – The Council and the European Parliament agree a compromise on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal – Industry leaders call for 10 urgent actions to restore competitiveness and keep good jobs in Europe

Update on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) – Pro Carton Member Webinar Invitation

EU Policy Monitoring Brief – February 2024

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