European paper industry lodges complaint against unfair Turkish import licensing on EU exports of office paper

CEPI (the Confederation of European Paper Industries) has presented a Trade Barrier Regulation (“TBR”) complaint to the European Commission against the unfair non-automatic import licensing system established by Turkey concerning, inter alia, EU exports of uncoated...

Joint Declaration for an ambitious EU industrial strategy

The declaration is signed by 125 Associations Europe is the cradle of the manufacturing industry and has been at the forefront of industrial revolutions and technological innovations. The industry directly employs over 34 million people across all Member States, in...
Infographic: Cost of EU regulations on European paper industry

Infographic: Cost of EU regulations on European paper industry

A European Commission study on our sector has revealed that over the past 10 years, direct regulatory costs have more than tripled. On average, direct and ETS-related indirect regulatory costs have absorbed more than 40% of the industry’s annual profitability since...

Tripling of direct costs on the European paper industry impedes Europe’s investment potential

“The time has come for a regulatory reset for the paper industry bringing investment back to Europe” says Sylvain Lhôte, CEPI’s Director General A European Commission real-time study on our sector has revealed that over the past 10 years, direct regulatory costs...

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...