Brussels, October 2025 — The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) has set out its position on the forthcoming Critical Chemical Alliance (CCA) and the designation of Critical Chemical Sites (CCS), calling for a coordinated, regionally anchored approach to...

Hosted by the European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) under the umbrella of the ChemSkills project, the workshop promised to look beyond policy rhetoric, and into the skills, partnerships, and strategies that will shape Europe’s chemical future. Welcome and...

ECRN submitted its feedback to the European Commission on the draft Implementing Decision concerning the calculation, verification, and reporting of recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. The proposal aligns with the goals of Directive (EU) 2019/904...

Plastics are central to Europe's industrial base and daily life—but they also present one of the continent’s most pressing environmental challenges. As Europe strives to meet its goals, the European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) urges decision-makers to unlock...

The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) is officially recognised in the European Commission’s new Chemicals Industry Action Plan, published on 8 July 2025. In the section on strengthening resilience and maintaining critical production in the EU, the Action...

ECRN has submitted its response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Critical Medicines Act after its adoption, welcoming the initiative as a crucial step toward strengthening Europe’s pharmaceutical supply resilience and strategic autonomy. As a network...