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2026-02-05
FITA, ABIT and EURATEX underline strategic importance of Mercosur – EU Partnership Agreement for the textile and apparel industry
The Argentine Textile Industry Federation (FITA), the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT), and the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) continue to monitor the process of internalizing the Mercosur-European Union Partnership Agreement. This agreement is essential for the competitiveness of our industries, on both sides of the Atlantic.
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2026-01-26
Industry associations warn against state-run EPR models in the EU
European industry associations, led by Euratex, have raised concerns over a growing trend in several EU Member States to introduce state-run Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) within Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.
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2026-01-22
European business associations celebrate the signature of the EU-Mercosur FTA
The 17th January marks a historic milestone with the signing of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, creating the biggest trading block in the world. European business – represented by more than 28 associations across a wide range of sectors – warmly welcomes this signature. It sends a strong and timely signal that the EU remains open and is committed to rules-based global trade. In a time of global uncertainty, this agreement is a key growth booster.
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