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Rainer Will

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EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

46 clusters · 398 sources · last updated

Latest: EU packaging waste increases as recycling lags behind targets

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation EU 2025/40, entered its general application phase on 12 August 2026. The framework mandates uniform recyclability, strict packaging minimization, and p

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German economic competitiveness and industrial reform

6 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: German and Austrian business sectors demand rapid bureaucracy reduction

Germany continues to face intensifying debates regarding economic competitiveness and industrial reform. Recent warnings from regional chambers highlight the severe impact of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging

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Austrian parcel tax causes drop in shipment volumes

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Austria parcel tax leads to 10% drop in shipment volumes

The Austrian online retail market is undergoing significant structural changes. While per capita spending has reached record levels, nearly two-thirds of national online expenditures now flow to foreign entities. Approxi

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Austrian trade and retail sector challenges

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Austrian Trade Day addresses food prices and digital innovation

Representatives from the Austrian retail and trade sectors have highlighted several systemic challenges facing the industry. During the WKÖ Handelstag, trade division chairman Rainer Trefelik called for a reduction in bu