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Discussion on China in the EU Council “Take a firmer stance against unfair competition”

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry

Frankfurt, 19 June 2026 – Commenting on the discussion regarding a new policy on China at the EU summit, VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann says:

• “We would have liked to see the EU agree clearly and unequivocally on a unified policy line in its dealings with China. The OECD has shown that China subsidises its companies up to eight times more than other OECD countries and that 60 per cent of China’s global market share gains are attributable to this. The EU must finally take a firm stance on this and respond effectively and in a united manner.”

Joint coalition statement urging the European Parliament to reject the high ILUC-risk Delegated Regulation to save EU’s strategic protein policies

FEDIOL

Ahead of the ITRE Committee vote on the Joint EPP-ECR-Renew Motion for Objection[1] , the undersigned organisations urge all parliamentary Groups to censure Delegated Act 2026/2680 (amending Delegated Act 2019/807) as the classification of soybean oil as a high-risk feedstock for indirect land-use change (ILUC), within the framework of Renewable Energy Directive (RED), falls short of the req

The fishing tackle lead ban currently before the European Parliament needs improvement:

EFTTA

A sales ban without a use ban won’t deliver the environmental outcomes citizens expect.

EAA and EFTTA, the European Anglers Alliance and the European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association, want the European Commission to reinstate a use ban along the sales ban.

“Without restricting use, the regulation becomes toothless and fails to deliver the environmental protection it promises,” said Gerard Bakkenes, President of EFTTA.

FEDIOL engages in support of value chain competitiveness at its annual conference held in Lisbon, Portugal

FEDIOL

FEDIOL brought high level policymakers and representatives of the agri-food supply chain together at its annual event held on 12 June 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, under the theme: Enhancing industry’s competitive edge.

On the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):“A CBAM expansion drives companies out of the EU”

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry

Frankfurt, 12 June 2026 – Regarding today’s meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council, which is seeking to expand the CBAM, VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann says:

• “The EU must not extend the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) any further, as this would force machinery companies to relocate their production outside Europe. Extending the CBAM would drive up costs for industry and increase the pressure on companies that are already under severe strain due to the global economic situation.”

FEDIOL’s General Assembly renews mandate of Christophe Beaunoir as President

FEDIOL

Brussels, 11 June 2026 – The General Assembly of FEDIOL, the EU Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry, at its ordinary meeting in Lisbon, re-elected Mr. Christophe BEAUNOIR, CEO of Lesieur, Groupe Avril, as President of FEDIOL for a one-year mandate until June 2027.

Agreement on the EU Defence Readiness Omnibus “Manufacturing technologies are essential to European security”

VDMA - Mechanical Engineering Industry

Frankfurt, 10 June 2026 – Commenting on the trilogue agreement on the EU Defence Readiness Omnibus VDMA Executive Director Thilo Brodtmann says:

• “With the political agreement on the EU Defence Readiness Omnibus, the EU is sending an important signal to the European machinery industry as well. Greater speed, simplification and scalability are crucial to advancing the development of European security as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

Global Heritage Sector Unites Through Heritage Adapts! to Accelerate Climate Adaptation by 2030

ICLEI

Brussels, 04 June 2026

Heritage Adapts! launches today as the first global campaign bringing together the heritage sector to support climate adaptation. The campaign aims to help at least 3,000 heritage sites and practices take locally led climate action by 2030.

carVertical's revenue soars by 40%, with Belgium showing solid growth

carVertical

Last year, carVertical, an automotive data company, increased its revenue by 40% from €53.9 million in 2024 to €75.8 million in 2025. This growth reflects the company’s ongoing expansion across both established and emerging markets, as well as key product improvements and new strategic partnerships established throughout the year.

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