Guidance on the protection of bird species under the Birds Directive
On 31 March, the EU Commission published the “Guidance on the protection of bird species under the Birds Directive” clarifying the implementation of Articles 5 and 9 of the Birds Directive. The document is available here: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/guidance-protection-bird-species-under-birds-directive_en The guidelines document clarifies in particular the notion of “deliberate character”, which no [...]
EU-Canada CETA SME Roundtable
On 26 March 2026, DG Trade organized the webinar EU-Canada CETA SME Roundtable. In the current turbulent context marked by deteriorating EU-US relations, DG TRADE highlighted the opportunities offered by the CETA free trade agreement for European SMEs seeking to expand into new markets. About CETA The Comprehensive Economic and [...]
UNECE event “Grown by Nature: A 360° online journey from trees to skyscrapers.”
On 23 March 2026, EOS attended the UNECE event “Grown by Nature: A 360° online journey from trees to skyscrapers.” The event brought together architects, designers, innovators, and forestry experts to discuss recent advances in sustainable materials, bioeconomy solutions, and forest management. Structured as a symbolic journey from forest ecosystems [...]
Delegated Decision: Packaging and Packaging Waste – exemptions from the reuse obligations for plastic wrappings and straps
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets specific reuse targets. This delegated act aims to introduce exemptions from the reuse requirements for plastic wrappings and straps embedded in PPWR. The Delegated Act was published by the Commission on 25 February 2026. For more information: Packaging and Packaging Waste – [...]
SAVE THE DATE – EOS Summer General Assembly – Brussels on 16 & 17 June 2026
The EOS Summer General Assembly meetings will take place in Brussels on 16–17 June 2026. We would be grateful if you could already reserve these dates in your agenda. 16 June 2026 - 15:30 – EOS Board Meeting 📍 EOS Office 40 Rue Montoyer – 7th Floor 16 June 2026 [...]
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EU Commission consultation on how to promote affordable housing
Source: European Commission The European Commission is seeking feedback on measures to alleviate pressure on the housing market which will feed into the preparations of the Affordable Housing Act. Interested parties are invited to provide their views via a questionnaire by 29 March 2026, and to answer a call for [...]
At a Glance: Addressing the housing crisis in the EU
Document · 03 Mar 2026 · Source: European Parliament Access to affordable, sustainable and good-quality housing has become one of the EU's most pressing problems. While housing remains a competence of Member States, regions and cities, the EU has started developing a response to support their action. The European Commission [...]
Vienna Call for Action urges progress on sustainable forest-based bioeconomy
26/02/2026 Vienna - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed a call today for urgent action to accelerate progress towards a sustainable forest-based bioeconomy. The Vienna Call for Action was endorsed by participants at the close of the three-day Global Summit of the Country-Led Initiative on Advancing Sustainable Forest-based Bioeconomy [...]
US Supreme Court invalidates 2025 tariffs – no consequences for EU lumber exports
The US Supreme Court invalidated the so-called reciprocal tariffs which the White House had used in 2025 (IEEPA). Following this decision, on February 20th, the White House ordered that the respective governmental agencies stop collecting these tariffs. Following this decision the White House proclaimed new temporary 15% tariff under section 122 taking effect [...]
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