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REACHNegotiation mandate adopted to completely phase out mercury in the EU
The proposal addresses the residual remaining uses of mercury in products in the EU, with a view to establishing a mercury-free Europe.
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PackagingJoint Industry Statement on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
Over 100 associations warn current PPWR approach risks unravelling the Single Market and setting the clock back on the Green Deal
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EnvironmentCommon rules promoting the repair of goods (Right to repair)
The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted their opinion on the Common rules promoting the repair of goods (Right…
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PackagingPackaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal adopted
The Council has reached an agreement ('general approach') on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste.
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EnvironmentEcodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The co-legislators entered trilogue negotiations on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) proposal.
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REACHREACH & Rohs review
Chemicals are significantly absent from the Commission’s Work Programme.
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REACHREACH: PFAS Restriction proposal - December 2023 Update
The first draft opinion on PFAS Restriction is scheduled for Q1 2024.
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Trade & Sector NewsEuropean Business Cycle Indicators 3rd Quarter 2023
This Special Topic takes a close look at how inflation is affecting consumer sentiment and behaviour.
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General statisticsEuropean Economic Forecast Autumn 2023
The European economy has lost momentum this year against the background of a high cost of living, weak external demand and monetary tightening.
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Trade & Sector NewsEU-Mercosur Joint Press Statement
The EU and Mercosur are engaged in constructive discussions with a view to finalising the pending issues within the Association Agreement.
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StandardisationStandardisation Policy- December 2023 Update
The European Commission issued the “Call for Evidence” (previously called the “roadmap”) for the evaluation of Regulation 1025/2012 on European Standardisation.
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Intellectual Property RightsArtificial Intelligence Liability Directive
In the European Parliament, the European Commission’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD) has stalled.
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Intellectual Property RightsArtificial Intelligence Act - December 2023 Update
The Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the AI Act.
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The Board informsCEO Congress 2023: Meeting minutes
Meeting minutes for the CEO Congress 2023 in Stockholm
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REACHREACH: Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) -November 2023 update
New intentions to identify substances of very high concern
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Trade BarriersEU dual-use export control list updated
The European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use export control list.
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EnvironmentCritical Raw Materials Act - November update
In September, the first introductory trilogue on the European Critical Raw Materials Act took place.
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Construction Product Regulation (CPR)Construction Products Regulation (CPR) - November update
The Construction Products Regulation file is now in the process of trilogue negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU.
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Intellectual Property RightsFinal vote on Data Act expected soon
The European Parliament will cast its final vote on 9 November.
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Trade BarriersTrade Defence Instruments / EU anti-dumping measures - November 2023 Update
Overview on anti-dumping measures and trade defense instruments in the EU
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