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ECRN position paper “Advancing plastic recycling in Europe”

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

ECRN officially recognised in the European Commission’s new Chemicals Industry Action Plan

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 advanced its position on the Critical Medicines Act

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

ECRN submitted the feedback on the EU Bioeconomy Strategy

ECRN has submitted its contribution to the upcoming revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, underlining the critical role of regional authorities in ensuring its successful implementation. The feedback builds on local experiences and proposes a set of targeted

Arne Weverling appointed ECRN Board Member

The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Arne Weverling, Regional Minister of the Province of Zuid-Holland, as a new member of the ECRN Board. Mr. Weverling brings with him a deep commitment

Competence in the Hydrogen Sector: Interview with Dr James Carton Dublin City University

The interview with Dr. James Carton, Assistant Professor in Energy Sustainability & Hydrogen at Dublin City University, was conducted as part of the “Professionals and their skills in hydrogen” project (Project number: 2023-1-PL01-KA220-VET-000159821). Dr. Carton emphasized the importance

Serious gaming and the agricultural circular economy: The educational framework of the ACE-EX European project

PRESS RELEASE – The ACE-EX Serious Game entitled ACE Farmer Expert is a strategic management simulation where players take on the role of a farmer managing vineyards, olive groves, and hemp fields, with the goal of maximizing yield and product

ECRN position paper on The future of the European Chemical Industry

This ECRN paper outlines a comprehensive approach to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of Europe’s chemical industry. Recognized as a key driver of long-term economic growth and environmental stewardship, the sector requires targeted strategies and regulatory reforms to