Energy crisis and geopolitical tensions: A strong pressure on the European plastics supply chain Brussels, March 23, 2026  – The current escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East , combined with the critical issues affecting one of the key strategic hubs of global energy trade, is having severe repercussions on global energy and industrial raw materials markets. The resulting increase in oil and gas prices, combined with growing volatility in commodity markets ,

EuPC   strongly supports this joint industry call urging the European Commission to swiftly adopt a delegated act exempting pallet wrappings and straps from the 40% reuse target under Article 29(1) PPWR, in accordance with the exemption criteria set out in Article 29(18), notably environmental issues and economic constraints. EuPC has been closely engaged on this file from the start, commissioning dedicated environmental and economic studies on the impacts of mandatory reuse