A debate is expected on Monday evening, 22 October, followed by a crucial vote by the European Parliament on Wednesday, 24 October, in Strasbourg, on the proposal for a European directive last May aimed at reducing the consumption of single-use plastic products in the EU to combat a major ocean scourge and stimulate innovation (see EUROPE 12028).
The objective of this text, which meets a public expectation, is unanimously supported by Parliament as to its purpose and even enjoys broad...