HOT FROM THE PRESS — on 19 May 2026, the European Environment Agency (EEA) published three new assessments on circularity in the EU, sending a clear message: significantly greater investment is needed to unlock the full potential of the circular economy.
The reports underline that scaling up circular economy measures could deliver major environmental and economic benefits for the EU, including reduced climate and environmental impacts, greater resource security and new business opportunities. At the same time, they stress that investment in circularity must accelerate if the EU is to achieve its climate and environmental objectives.