EU Parliament Approves New Circularity Rules for Automotive Sector
The European Parliament has given final approval to new EU rules covering the entire lifecycle of vehicles, from design to end-of-life treatment. Key measures include mandatory recycled plastic content in new vehicles (15% within six years, 25% within ten), extended producer responsibility, and a ban on exporting vehicles declared unfit for road use. The regulation will apply 24 months after formal adoption by the Council.
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