Story perspectives

EU's Circular Economy Act Faces Mixed Reactions, Key Revisions

9/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

The European Commission is drafting a Circular Economy Act in response to a waste crisis, facing mixed reactions from Parliament.
Parliament revised the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, weakening measures for vehicle circularity and environmental impact.
Key concerns include neglecting unsustainable materials and favoring recycling over durability.
Parliament approved binding food waste reduction targets but did not achieve a goal to halve food waste.
New regulations will mandate recycled materials in vehicles and require textile EPR schemes by May 2028.

1 of 1

Story summary

The European Commission is drafting a Circular Economy Act in response to a waste crisis, facing mixed reactions from Parliament.
Parliament revised the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive, weakening measures for vehicle circularity and environmental impact.
Key concerns include neglecting unsustainable materials and favoring recycling over durability.
Parliament approved binding food waste reduction targets but did not achieve a goal to halve food waste.
New regulations will mandate recycled materials in vehicles and require textile EPR schemes by May 2028.