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EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

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Latest: EU Packaging Regulation: New rules on PFAS and waste targets take effect

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), specifically Regulation EU 2025/40, entered force on 12 August 2026. The framework establishes uniform recyclability targets, mandatory labeling to assist consume

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German economy: modest growth amid inflation and uncertainty

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Latest: Germany consumer sentiment declines amid economic uncertainty

Germany’s economy maintained a modest pace in the second half of 2026. Preliminary data for Q2 2026 showed a 0.2% quarter-on-quarter GDP increase, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. While exports grew, investment f