Today, the Commission launched several initiatives to accelerate the EU's transition to a circular economy and prepare the ground for the Circular Economy Act, expected in 2026. Circular economy enhances competitiveness and economic growth by promoting the reuse, recycling and remanufacturing of materials. The forthcoming Act will support the EU's goals under the Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal to double the share of recycled material in EU's economy and become a global leader in circular economy by 2030.
A strategic dialogue on circularity will take place today, accompanied by a package of new actions. The initiatives adopted today include the rules on waste shipments and an evaluation of electronic waste legislation. In addition, new rules to improve recycling efficiency and material recovery from waste batteries will be published in the next days. The dialogue will also kick off a public consultation with stakeholders and call for evidence to be launched soon. These new actions touch on different dimensions of the circular economy and will help to boost the transition and strengthen implementation of existing legislation.
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EU's transition to a circular economy
Key actions launched to advance the circular economy.
European Commission/AICEP
03rd Jul 2025
