Closing the gaps on the circular economy in Europe? Export data reveals a widening rift

Closing the gaps on the circular economy in Europe? Export data reveals a widening rift. Market data has shed light on the creeping trend to export paper for recycling outside of Europe rather than effectively recycling it in Europe in sustainable manner. The latest...
Joint CEPI – IndustriAll position “Free trade and fair competition for growth and jobs in Europe”

Joint CEPI – IndustriAll position “Free trade and fair competition for growth and jobs in Europe”

In spite of the difficult economic context and an increased competition in the global markets, the European pulp, paper and board industry remains a world leader and a net exporter as well as the provider of 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs in Europe. EU markets...

3.5 million jobs at risk if EU grants Market Economy Status to China, finds new report

A landmark study by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) released last week reveals that if the EU grants Market Economy Status (MES) to China, the EU could lose 3.5 million jobs and 2% of GDP. Read AEGIS Europe press release here. CEPI is a member of the AEGIS...
China is not a market economy, confirms new in-depth study

China is not a market economy, confirms new in-depth study

CEPI is a member of the new AEGIS alliance, which published the following press release regarding China’s Market Economy Status: EU industry: China’s state capitalism is biggest threat to European jobs Several hundreds of national, regional and sectoral...
Industrial policy is back! European paper industry strongly welcomes European Commission’s renewed focus on industrial policy

Industrial policy is back! European paper industry strongly welcomes European Commission’s renewed focus on industrial policy

Today European Commissioner Bieńkowska presented to the European Parliament her views on a new industrial policy for Europe. The Commissioner has done this in a new and refreshing approach, by sending a letter to the member states instead of yet another Communication...
Shifting Gears for a New EU Industrial Partnership – A Manifesto

Shifting Gears for a New EU Industrial Partnership – A Manifesto

The Alliance for a Competitive European Industry groups 11 major European industry sector associations (including CEPI) and BUSINESSEUROPE. The common objective of its members is to promote the competitiveness of European industry on a global scale and to help address...