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Green Transition: Orgalim recommendations on the proposal for a new Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste

Green Transition: Orgalim recommendations on the proposal for a new Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste

24/04/2023
Our industries support the objectives of the proposed new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to contribute to the transition to a circular economy and to the efficient functioning of the internal market by harmonising national measures on packaging and packaging waste. We see the operation of the internal market as absolutely central for the circular economy to function and to deliver sustainability gains at scale.
Orgalim at Hannover Messe - showcasing our industries' dynamism and clean technology leadership

Orgalim at Hannover Messe - showcasing our industries' dynamism and clean technology leadership

20/04/2023
Europe's technology industries' dynamism and technology leadership were on full display this week at Hannover Messe and Orgalim was there, hosting a bespoke tour of the show for our European Commission guests that took in several of our members' stands. Orgalim's Director General Malte Lohan and Policy Director Daniel Wennick led the tour, accompanied also by senior representatives of Orgalim members ZVEI and VDMA.
Digital Transformation: Orgalim’s position on the Cyber Resilience Act

Digital Transformation: Orgalim’s position on the Cyber Resilience Act

05/04/2023
The pace at which products with digital elements are being developed is truly astounding. Currently, it would be no understatement to say that the number of these types of products can be counted in the millions. They range from automobiles to toys, from industrial to home appliance products, and the list continues to grow. This means that today we can find such products practically anywhere. However, with the proliferation of products with digital elements and digitalisation, the susceptibility to cyber threats by malicious actors also increases.
Orgalim Policy Exchange: The Machinery Regulation – Impact on our industries

Orgalim Policy Exchange: The Machinery Regulation – Impact on our industries

30/03/2023
More than 200 participants joined Orgalim’s Policy Exchange yesterday to hear the latest on the EU Machinery Regulation as it progresses towards implementation. The new Regulation is due to enter into force this July and apply from January 2027, which gives all sides just 42 months to get ready. Our webinar brought together experts from the European Commission, industry, market surveillance authorities and standards bodies to share insights into what to expect and how best to prepare.
Internal Market: Orgalim Position on the Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) proposal

Internal Market: Orgalim Position on the Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) proposal

20/03/2023
Orgalim, Europe’s Technology Industries, appreciates the European Commission’s attempt to respond to calls for a horizontal tool to respond to crises that impact the single market. However, we are deeply concerned by the broad scope of the proposed Regulation establishing a Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI) and repealing Council Regulation No (EC) 2679/98 (SMEI) and the level of intervention it foresees in the private economy. We believe the current text goes far beyond ensuring the single market freedoms and increased cooperation.
Further Data Act improvements critical to ensure future industrial competitiveness

Further Data Act improvements critical to ensure future industrial competitiveness

13/03/2023
The proposed Data Act will shortly move into the last legislative phase, after the European Parliament yesterday adopted its position. Orgalim takes note of the progress made and urges EU institutions to make further improvements during the trilogue negotiations to ensure the Act achieves its aim of supporting a competitive and innovative European digital economy.
March 2023

March 2023

13/03/2023
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EU needs a more comprehensive industrial plan to secure competitiveness in the net zero age

EU needs a more comprehensive industrial plan to secure competitiveness in the net zero age

13/03/2023
The European Commission today presented the Net Zero Industry Act and European Critical Raw Materials Act, part of its Green Deal Industrial Plan to ensure Europe leads the way in the global transformation to a net-zero industrial age. These form part of a broader competitiveness package including a new long term competitiveness strategy and a proposed Electricity Market Design reform, presented on 14 March.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Orgalim Sign Memorandum of Understanding

National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Orgalim Sign Memorandum of Understanding

07/03/2023
Arlington, Virginia and Brussels, Belgium – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the leading trade association of the electrical manufacturing industry in the United States, and Orgalim, the association representing Europe’s technology industries, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their coordination in promoting the shared interests of their respective members in the United States and Europe.
Legal: Orgalim comments on the Legislative Proposal for a Directive on AI liability

Legal: Orgalim comments on the Legislative Proposal for a Directive on AI liability

07/03/2023
The Legislative Proposal for a Directive on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence aims at harmonising EU rules applying to fault-based civil law claims for damages caused by AI systems. Read our recommendations in the attached position paper.