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.

Paper and Board sector impacted by lower level of demand in Europe, destocking and high production costs

Fachverband Faltschachtel-Industrie e.V. (FFI), the German Folding Carton Industry Association, issues 2023 summary press release.

Paper and Board sector impacted by lower level of demand in Europe, destocking and high production costs

Production of pulp and paper in Europe experienced a decline in 2023 due to poor economic environment, destocking and high energy costs

Joint Statement on the Green Claims Directive

Pro Carton releases joint statement on the Green Claims Directive

Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe is the incoming Chairperson of Cepi

Marco Eikelenboom, CEO of Sappi Europe, is the incoming Chairperson of Cepi from 24th January 2024.

Inter-institutional negotiations on PPWR (TBC)

Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Trilogues schedule for 2024

Results of European Council Council vote on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on 18.12.23

Results of European Council Council vote on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on 18.12.23

European Council adopts position on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Update from Fibre packaging Europe (FPE) regarding European Council' latest position on the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Update on the Pro Carton Marketing & PR and Public Affairs Workstreams

The latest update from the newly-created Marketing and Public Affairs Workstreams from Pro Carton.

Michele Bianchi reflects on his first year of presidency for Pro Carton and looks forward to the next key milestones for the Association

Michele Bianchi reflects on his first year of presidency for Pro Carton and looks forward to the next key milestones for the Association

An initial interim assessment from Pro Carton Director General, Horst Bittermann, on EU position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

An initial interim assessment from Pro Carton Director General, Horst Bittermann, on EU position on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Cepi with the support of partners from the clean energy sector launch climate and energy checklist for incoming EU policymakers

Cepi, representing pulp and paper manufacturers, has published a list of EU policies needed to achieve climate neutrality in Europe by 2050, from an industrial perspective.

Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – detailed assessment of European Parliament’s adopted position as at 27.11.23

Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) - detailed assessment of European Parliament's adopted position as at 27.11.23