Press release: New ETS proposals risk undermining investment in one of Europe’s most climate-friendly industries

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Jul 17, 2026 | Energy Transition and Green Deal, Media Resources

The European pulp and paper industry had already raised urgent concerns over the European Commission’s recently adopted benchmarks for free allocation and installations’ exclusions, warning they could lead to a loss of approximately €1 billion annually in...

Press release: New 2025 Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Figures show Moderate Resilience in a Context of Rising Costs, Increased Competition, and Industrial Downturn

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 17, 2026 | Industry Statistics, Media Resources

Cepi preliminary statistics for 2025 show European paper and board production decreased by 1.5%. The drop is similarly experienced by most global competitors. In Europe, the industry has capitalised on its leading position in bio-based and circular materials creating...

Press release: Ahead of Alden-Biesen Retreat, Deloitte Report Reveals Biomass and Circularity as Europe’s Competitive Edge Amid Manufacturing Crisis

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 12, 2026 | Media Resources

The European Social Partners in the pulp and paper sector, industriAll Europe and Cepi have signed a joint statement calling for EU policies that will secure the future of the sector and keep future-proof, high-quality jobs in Europe.  A quality job is one that...

Cepinar: papiNet, a traceability solution for Printers & Publishers to boost their supply chain, unlock efficiency, transparency and sustainability

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Feb 6, 2026 | Forest Resources, Media Resources

Download the presentation slides for the Cepinar: papiNet, a traceability solution for Printers & Publishers to boost their supply chain, unlock efficiency, transparency and...

Press release: European Pulp and Paper Industry welcomes the signing of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement and urges EU Parliament for a Swift Ratification

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Jan 17, 2026 | Media Resources

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) calls on the European Parliament to ratify of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA), emphasising its potential to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers and foster growth for European pulp and paper...

Press release: EU Commission Unveils Ambitious Bioeconomy Strategy – Recognising the Sector’s Role in Europe’s Industrial Competitiveness

by Piotr Pogorzelski | Nov 27, 2025 | Forest Resources, Media Resources

The European Commission today unveiled its comprehensive Bioeconomy Strategy, for the first time positioning the bioeconomy as a cornerstone of both Europe’s industrial competitiveness and sustainability. A welcome development for a sector which potential was...