The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) watered down but proceeds towards implementation
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) moves closer to being implemented, but not before being watered down at the European Council by some member states. The Directive will now have to be voted by the European Parliament before entering into force.
More onerous recycling rules for ASEAN exporters to the EU foreseen in the revised Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The European Union (EU) is planning a significant overhaul of its packaging and packaging waste policies, hoping that it would enhance sustainability and promote the circular economy, and ensure all packaging in the EU is reusable or recyclable by 2030.
Upcoming European Elections in June 2024 – Potential Implications for ASEAN
Elections for the European Parliament will take place on 6-9 June 2024. In the elections, EU citizens will elect representatives from local political parties who align themselves with one of the political groups in the European Parliament (or stand as non-aligned candidates).