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Date: 07.09.2026
The new EU packaging rules are creating additional bureaucracy and costs, especially for smaller businesses. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, is therefore calling for simpler rules and more flexibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The EU Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola has criticised the new packaging regulations as too complicated. She says SMEs in particular are struggling with the additional…
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Date: 07.09.2026
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) is facing criticism over its bureaucracy and costs. A parliamentary group in Hamburg is calling for the rules to be fundamentally revised. Its aim is to support the circular economy without making European companies less competitive.
The new PPWR rules have applied since 12 August and have created concerns among businesses and policymakers. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) warns that the additional…
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Date: 07.09.2026
The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) creates additional hurdles for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It can make shipping to other EU countries more difficult and costly. Many associations and retailers are therefore calling for simpler, uniform and proportionate rules, as well as exemptions for SMEs.
The PPWR took full effect from 12 August 2026. Its aim is to reduce packaging waste and improve recycling. For…
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Date: 07.09.2026
High-voltage batteries involved in accidents present garages with new legal and financial challenges regarding storage, transport and cost allocation. A new practical guide from the BIV explains who bears the costs and how garages can organise the legally required take-back process in a legally compliant manner.
Damaged electric vehicles can create new challenges for garages, especially when it comes to removing, storing and transporting…
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Date: 07.09.2026
JD.com's planned takeover of Ceconomy is emerging as a key test of the EU's stance on Chinese companies and state support. As the European Commission reviews the deal, cooperation from China is becoming harder to secure.
JD.com plans to acquire Ceconomy, which includes Europe’s largest electronics retailer, for around €2.2 billion. It already holds 82.5% of the voting rights. German authorities have approved the deal subject to conditions, but…
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Date: 07.09.2026
The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is raising questions in the timber trade, particularly about order picking and possible new obligations. The German Timber Trade Federation is calling for clear guidance and greater legal certainty.
The German Timber Trade Federation (abbr. GD Holz) generally supports the PPWR’s goals of reducing waste and using resources more efficiently. However, the association sees some practical…
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Date: 07.09.2026
The USA is introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging in several states. Companies will need to register, report packaging data and help fund recycling. However, fees, material categories and reporting rules are still being developed.
Europe shows that EPR can help finance recycling, but different registration processes, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), deadlines and fees can create a significant administrative…
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