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Restoration Regulation, Waste Framework Directive... What will happen to the EU's unfinished initiatives in the next parliamentary term?
(For subscribers.) Despite the tight final crunch, it seems that the European Union is unlikely to complete all the environmental and circular economy legislation it had […]
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The circular economy was exceptionally visible in the ending EU period
In the five-year period that is about to end, the European Union, under the leadership of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has taken forward an exceptionally ambitious climate, environmental and […]
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Packaging Waste Regulation approved in the European Parliament – The era of reuse begins
The regulation on packaging and packaging waste was adopted today (24.4.24) at the last plenary session of this term of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The European Parliament finally approved the regulation with a clear […]
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The Corporate Responsibility Directive finally gets the green light – “The time for political posturing is over”
The Corporate Responsibility Directive finally gets the green light – “The time for political posturing is over” Large companies must address the negative environmental and human rights impacts of their supply chains under threat of fines. […]
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Government plans to oppose the Corporate Responsibility Directive raise confusion and concern
The Finnish Grand Committee will discuss Finland's position on the negotiation outcome of the Corporate Responsibility Directive on Thursday, 8 February 2024. The government has proposed that Finland vote in favour of the Council of Europe's […]
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Voting on packaging recycling regulation set to be difficult – Last moments to finalize EU green development laws
The European Union is busy trying to complete the legislation it wants before the next European Parliament elections, which will be held in May-June 2024. For example, the European […]
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What is Finland's stance on the taxonomy of sustainable finance? Gas in the taxonomy, but waste incineration risks being left out
The EU taxonomy regulation on sustainable finance is currently under intense political debate. Will Finland take a position on the taxonomy criteria for the environmental objective of the circular economy? In February, the European Commission presented a supplementary […]
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What about the battery setting?
Battery manufacturers and importers are waiting for more information on what the new battery regulation proposed by the EU Commission will ultimately look like. The EU is seeking to respond to the pressures […]
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