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.

Re-election of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Pro Carton welcomes the news of the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen to the presidency of the European Comission for the 2024-2029 term.

Statement of Fibre Packaging Europe by FPE in support of concluding the formal adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation without delay

On 09.07.2024, the Fibre Packaging Europe (FPE) released a statement that welcomes the political agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Final Joint Statement on EUDR

Urgent call of European primary producers and industries for the postponement of the entry into application of the EUDR

Update on EU Deforestation Regulation – Cepinar

On June 10th 2024, Cepi conducted a Cepinar online hosted by Ulrich Leberle and Margherite Miceli to discuss the an update on the on the EUDR Implementation

Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation – Summary of Legal Text

Fibre Packaging Europe is pleased to share the latest summary and briefing presentation regarding the PPWR legal text.

European Parliament adopts Trilogue agreement today regarding Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Statement regarding the European Parliament adopting the Trilogue agreed text of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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’.