By developing measures and improving quality, it is possible to increase the positive effects on nature.

PPWR still disproportionately favors reusable packaging over recyclable and renewable packaging.

The Weights and Dimensions Directive is important for Finnish logistics, which rely on heavy and long goods transport.

Certain issues need to be clarified in the directive proposal.

FFIF seeks a broader inclusion of clean energy technologies and bioeconomy in the Act.

EU´s research and innovation funding offers carrot for implementation of the ambitious climate policy objectives

The European Parliament voted in favour of amending the Commission’s proposal and continuing negotiations on the regulation. The forest industry expects further negotiations to better take into account the Member States’ diversity as well as the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of the measures.

The proposed directive on soil monitoring includes obligations for monitoring and reporting on the state of soil and sets the objective of achieving healthy soils by 2050.

Today, on the 31st of May, the European Parliament´s main rapporteur Cesar Luena expressed willingness for last minute negotiations before the vote in the Environmental committee in June the 15th.

The preparation of the Nature Restoration Law is in an active phase both in the EU Parliament and the Council.

More than 75% of Finland's land area is covered by forests.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in considerable sanctions against Russian products.

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Please find here our latest summary of current EU affairs.

On 30 November 2022, the European Commission released its proposal for a new Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.

The Grand Committee of the Finnish Parliament does not approve the Nature Restoration Law in its present form as proposed by the Commission.