+++ Update (05/03/2024) Deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU +++
Euwid reports, citing Focus and Table Media, that German Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) is said to have promised Italy help in blocking the EU Packaging Ordinance (PPWR). In return, Germany would help the Italian government to achieve a blocking minority for the EU Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD).
In fact, the final CSDDD vote was postponed. Italy and several smaller EU countries had clearly criticised the CSDDD. One of the main reasons for the postponement of the CSDDD was Germany's abstention, also due to opposition from the FDP (take-e-way reported on the "self-strangulation through CSDDD"). This would not have secured the necessary majority among the member states.
Italy rejects bans on single-use packaging (Article 22) and the reusable packaging targets for various sectors and packaging formats (Article 26) in the EU Packaging Regulation and has voted against the negotiating mandate for the trialogue.
Next steps: The final trilogue is to take place on 4 March 2024 so that the legislative project can be completed before the European elections.
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