Ok of the 27 to the agreement with the EP on the packaging directive. New directive "addresses the increase in packaging waste, while harmonizing the internal market and promoting the circular economy" This was announced by the current Belgian presidency at the helm of the EU.

"No to waste created by packaging, yes to recycling and reuse", underlines the Belgian presidency. From what leaks from diplomatic sources regarding the approval of the agreement, Malta and Austria have reserved scrutiny, it is reported.