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Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Euratex calls for greater clarity in European textile agenda
Free trade, Green Claims, and customs clearance. At a time when the international context is putting pressure on demand for textiles and clothing, the European textile industry confederation Euratex is asking Brussels for greater clarity regarding European initiatives. Euratex is making this request in conjunction with the Danish textile federation, Dansk Mode & Textil, on the occasion of the Danish presidency of the European Union. Eight issues are specifically singled out by industry representatives, who point out that current regulatory uncertainty discourages investors from investing. "Our textile companies are faced with too much uncertainty," said Euratex managing director, Dirk Vantyghem. "Although the EU cannot solve them alone, we expect the Danish Presidency to show leadership and move forward on these many urgent issues. We have no time to lose if we want to preserve the competitiveness of our industry." Euratex is asking Brussels to ensure that the future Circular Economy Act, which is supposed to harmonize green legislation in Europe, creates a genuine European market for end-of-life textiles. Euratex is also calling for an acceleration of the Waste Framework Directive, which should lay the foundations for EU-wide waste management. The textile industry is calling for an early end to the tax-free allowance for non-European parcels under 150 euros, a niche on which Shein and Temu thrive. The textile industry is also calling for clarification of the future of the Green Claims directive, which is tasked with combating greenwashing. A text which, as pointed out, is currently the subject of much confusion. The professionals are also calling for the rapid signature of the free-trade agreement with Mercosur, while calling for greater caution in ongoing discussions with India. The energy aspect has not been forgotten, with Euratex calling for progress on the Energy Union project. This text should make energy more accessible to European manufacturers. The revision of the Reach regulation on the use of chemicals is also the subject of a call for greater efficiency and coherence. The confederation points out that this is to prevent companies from relocating outside the EU.
Fibre2Fashion
4 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
EURATEX & DM&T call on Danish Presidency of the EU for stability
EURATEX and its Danish member Dansk Mode & Textil are calling upon the Danish Presidency of the EU to bring back stability and transparency to the European agenda. These last few months we have seen major upheavals and turbulence in global markets, as well as uncertainty surrounding a number of regulatory initiatives. All this creates a climate of uncertainty for European industry and anxiety with the consumers. As a result, demand for textile and garments is low, and entrepreneurs are hesitant to make any further investment decisions. The Danish Presidency should do its utmost to restore confidence in the EU, by setting clear timelines and a regulatory pathway, which will allow our companies to make their investment and business plans for the next 5 years. EURATEX and Dansk Mode & Textil urge the Danish EU Presidency to restore stability, clarity, and predictability for the textile industry by advancing key files like Circular Economy, Customs Code reform, EPR schemes, Green Claims, Mercosur FTA, and energy reforms. The goal is to boost investment, competitiveness, and confidence amid growing uncertainty. Specifically, we encourage the Presidency to move forward on some specific dossiers: Ensure that the Circular Economy Act will support the demand for sustainable textile products and create a single market for textile waste (en-of-waste criteria); Accelerate the much needed reform of the Union Customs Code, and adopt specific measures much faster (e.g. on the de minimis threshold) and much bolder (e.g. going beyond the €2 handling fee for on line parcels); Move forward on implementing the Waste Framework Directive, allowing EPR schemes to be rolled out across the EU in a harmonised way. Clarify the future of the Green Claims initiative, which is an important initiative to avoid greenwashing in the fashion industry. Put the ratification of the Mercosur FTA back on track as quickly as possible, as European textile companies stand to gain from that agreement By contrast, carefully monitor the negotiations with India, to ensure a comprehensive and balanced agreement can be reached (as against a quick and partial deal). Quickly move forward with the Energy Union, which should result in much needed lower energy prices for our European manufacturers. Ensure a more efficient and coherent regulatory chemicals framework through a REACH revision, which increases transparency and predictability, and retains companies from relocating outside of the EU. Thomas Klausen from DM&T commented as follows: 'In these uncertain times we need the EU as a stabilising factor, and this also goes for the Danish fashion and textile industry. It is crucial that EU creates a level playing field and ensures the predictability, the industry needs to make the necessary investments. We hope that the Danish Presidency will be a key driver in ensuring this.' Dirk Vantyghem from EURATEX added: 'Our textile companies face too many uncertainties. While the EU cannot solve them alone, we expect from the Danish Presidency to show some leadership and move forward on these many urgent topics. We have no time to loose if we want to safeguard the competitiveness of our industry.' The Danish textile and clothing industry contributes 87 billion Danish kroner annually to Denmark's total GDP and helps create 96,000 jobs in Denmark. The industry accounts for six per cent of total Danish goods exports and thus plays a central role in Danish the economy as a whole. The European textile and clothing industry, with around 200,000 companies, employs 1.3 million workers and generates €170 bln turnover. It is an essential pillar of the local economy across many EU regions. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
