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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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REACHREACH: Microplastics Restriction proposal entered into force

The REACH restriction on intentionally added microplastics in products enters into force on 17 October 2023.
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Trade BarriersFree Trade Agreements - November 2023 Update

Overview on current Free Trade Agreements
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Overview on new LegislationLegislative Update November 2023

Update on European legislation November 2023
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