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European Commission opens anti-dumping investigation into aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters from China

05/06/2026 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 4 June, the European Commission opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters originating in China. This category of biodegradable plastic is used in particular for compostable packaging and agricultural films. This decision follows the filing of a complaint on 20 April 2026 by the German company BASF, the world’s largest chemical group in terms of turnover. “The complainant provided evidence that imports of the product under investigation [...] have increased overall in absolute terms and in terms of market share” and have had a negative impact on the European market, the document states. The investigation of dumping and injury will cover the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. Consult the notice: https://aeur.eu/f/m6w (JV)

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EXTERNAL ACTION
ENLARGEMENT: EU and Western Balkans see a new impetus in enlargement process, with Montenegro set to join Union as early as 2028
SOUTH KOREA: EU and Republic of Korea to develop ‘Competitiveness Alliance’ 
Russian invasion of Ukraine
UKRAINE/RUSSIA: EU welcomes Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for direct talks with Russia
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST
LEBANON: 11 foreign affairs ministers and EU High Representative call for full respect for ceasefire
SECURITY - DEFENCE - SPACE
DEFENCE: Ukraine, maritime security and European security strategy on agenda of informal meeting of European defence ministers
SECTORAL POLICIES
HEALTH: Ebola - despite estimated low risk for EU, European ministers step up coordination and maintain vigilance
JUSTICE: recognition of parenthood - EU Member States still grappling with issue of surrogate motherhood
JUSTICE: European ministers approve a partial general approach on future 2028-2034 programme
DIGITAL: EU Telecommunications Council should agree on European portfolio of companies and discuss technological sovereignty
COMPETITIVENESS: shipbuilding sector - EU Council to call for tools to defend against unfair global competition
TRANSPORT: ‘Transport’ Council in Luxembourg - automotive package undergoes initial political test on greening of company fleets
TRANSPORT: CO2 emissions from light vehicles - seven countries defend ambitious electrification target and call for avoiding a “strategic mistake”
ENERGY: EU climate investments have stagnated since 2023, causing deficit of €344 billion in 2025, according to I4CE
ENERGY/DIGITAL: no new investments announced by European Commission to fund digitalisation and inclusion of AI in energy systems
FISHERIES: European Commission highlights continuing fragility of EU fisheries sector
FISHERIES: EU fishers sound alarm ahead of reform of Common Fisheries Policy
ANIMAL HEALTH: European Commission focuses on digital technology to monitor animal transport
COHESION: informal ministerial meeting—next steps take shape for ‘Right to Stay’ strategy and European strategy for islands
INSTITUTIONAL
BUDGET: 2028-2034 MFF - “doubts” expressed in EU Council on feasibility of own resources plans proposed by European Parliament
TRANSPARENCY: European Ombudsman calls on Commission to keep all future SMS exchanges with Heads of State, Prime Ministers or Ministers
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: cost of living, defence, digital giants - S&D Group in European Parliament has set 6 priorities to face future and challenges ahead
SOCIAL AFFAIRS - EMPLOYMENT
GENDER EQUALITY: faced with delayed transposition of Pay Transparency Directive, employers cite significant “technical challenges”
ECONOMY - FINANCE
BANKS: Madrid, Paris and Rome say competitiveness of banking sector depends on rules to facilitate activities of cross-border groups
ECB: European Parliament’s negotiations on digital euro pave way for end-of-June committee vote
FINANCES: ‘retail investment’ - Member States’ ambassadors to EU approve final compromises on PRIIPs Directive and framework
NEWS BRIEFS
STATE AID: European Commission approves €100 million in Austrian aid to strengthen clean technology industry
CLIMATE: Commission signs five-year contract with European Energy Exchange AG for its EU ETS auction platform
CLIMATE: ETS2 market stability reserve - negotiations between EU Council and European Parliament to be held on Wednesday 10 June
TRADE: European Commission opens anti-dumping investigation into aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters from China
TRADE: European Commission opens anti-dumping investigation into imports of welded steel mesh from China and Türkiye
DEVELOPMENT: EU countries close to reaching partial political agreement on ‘Global Europe’ regulation
WOMEN’S RIGHTS: European Prize for Women Innovators 2026 - Katerina Spranger, Marta Oliveira and Ella Frances Cullen named winners
ENVIRONMENT: ECHA consultation on PFAS exceeds 3,500 contributions
ENVIRONMENT: Ingeborg Ter Laak suggests reducing scope of provisions on extended producer responsibility
DIGITAL: European Commission expects “limited” impact following cancellation of Meta’s designation as gatekeeper for Marketplace