On Tuesday 16 December, Europe’s environment ministers welcomed the EU bioeconomy strategy presented by the European Commission on 27 November (see EUROPE B13761A1).
However, they expressed different opinions depending on national priorities, particularly on the development of biomass, the organic matter of plant or animal origin used to produce heat, electricity, fuels and chemicals.
Spain emphasised circularity (aiming at reducing waste, extending the life of resources and recycling...