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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13779
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SECTORAL POLICIES / Environment

European Commission proposes measures to stimulate circular economy in EU

At the end of December 2025, in a communication (https://aeur.eu/f/k5x), the European Commission announced the adoption in 2026 of a ‘circular economy law’ designed to remove structural obstacles, create a single market for waste and secondary raw materials and stimulate demand for circular products, services and solutions. 

The EU is still a long way from achieving its target of doubling Europe’s circularity rate to 24% by 2030: between 2010 and 2024, the share of recycled materials...

Contents

CYPRUS PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
COMPETITIVENESS: simplification of regulations, focus on SMEs, innovation and securing raw materials - Cyprus follows in Copenhagen’s footsteps
DIGITAL/CONSUMER: Cyprus Presidency of EU Council wants to make progress towards European digital sovereignty
JUSTICE/FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Cyprus Presidency of EU Council prioritises civil rights, equality and fight against cross-border crime
EXTERNAL ACTION
VENEZUELA: after ousting of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan opposition must be involved in transition to democracy, says EU diplomacy
GREENLAND: EU promises to continue to defend territorial integrity of Greenland
IRAN: EU calls on authorities to guarantee freedom of expression and peaceful assembly
MIDDLE EAST: Hadja Lahbib denounces Israel’s ban on some thirty NGOs in Palestine
MERCOSUR: EU27 could give green light to trade agreement on 9 January
SECTORAL POLICIES
AGRICULTURE: EU agriculture ministers to discuss EU/Mercosur agreement on Wednesday 7 January
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission proposes measures to stimulate circular economy in EU
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission extends Ireland’s nitrate derogation by three years
FISHERIES: European Commission concerned about agreement on mackerel without EU
FISHERIES: European Commission extends winter fishing closure in Bay of Biscay
DIGITAL: European Commission “takes very seriously” sexual ‘deepfakes’ of minors generated by X’s AI
ENERGY: Cyprus Presidency of EU Council aiming for agreement on ‘grids’ package in late June
CIVIL PROTECTION: EU activates its civil protection mechanism to support Switzerland after deadly fire in Crans-Montana
Russian invasion of Ukraine
ECONOMY/DEFENCE: EU countries invited to approve establishment of enhanced cooperation for macro-financial assistance for Ukraine 2026–2027
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EMU: Bulgaria is 21st member of euro area
TAXATION: OECD/G20 countries and jurisdictions agree on guidelines for implementing global minimum tax agreement
STATE AID: European Commission amends ETS state aid guidelines to adapt to heightened risk of carbon leakage
SECURITY - DEFENCE - SPACE
SECURITY/DEFENCE: EU High Representative welcomes seizure of vessel suspected of damaging submarine cables
NEWS BRIEFS
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: MFF 2028-2034 - 24 organisations call on Member States to preserve the European Social Fund
COMPANIES: EFRAG publishes five documents to help stakeholders better understand simplified sustainability reporting standards
KOSOVO: Pristina breaks political deadlock and is called upon to ratify European Growth Plan quickly
DIGITAL: United States sanctions former European Commissioner Thierry Breton, accused of actively seeking to censor American citizens
TRANSPORT: EASA recommends that European operators do not operate in Venezuelan airspace
TRANSPORT: European Commission and Eurocontrol are monitoring situation regarding closure of Greek airspace and are ready to cooperate