Brussels, 1 August 2025 – The European Commission has opened a public consultation and a call for evidence for the development of the upcoming Circular Economy Law, a key initiative aimed at accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, resilient, and competitive economic model in the European Union.
This process marks a crucial step in the impact assessment of the legislative proposal, as it will gather input from a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, public authorities, social organizations, and citizens. The objective is to identify barriers and opportunities that can enable the effective implementation of the circular economy at the EU level.
A law to transform the EU’s economic model
The Circular Economy Law, scheduled for adoption in 2026, seeks to lay the groundwork for a single market for secondary raw materials, increase the supply of high-quality recycled materials, and stimulate internal demand for these resources. The goal is to strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy and advance its decarbonisation efforts.
This initiative follows recent recommendations such as the Letta and Draghi reports, the Antwerp Declaration by the industrial sector, and the positions of the European Council (Budapest Declaration) and the European Parliament.
Aligned with other European strategies
The upcoming law will be designed in coherence with other key EU policies, including:
- The Competitiveness Compass
- The Clean Industrial Deal
- The Single Market Strategy
- The Action Plan on Steel and Metals
It will also complement existing regulations such as:
- The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
- The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
- The Critical Raw Materials Act
Goal: Double the circularity rate by 2030
With this law, the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to making the EU a global leader in the circular economy by 2030, with ambitious goals such as doubling the circularity rate and building a more sustainable and innovative industry.
Open participation until November
The public consultation is open until 6 November 2025 via the European Commission’s official “Have Your Say” portal. All interested parties are encouraged to participate and share their feedback, ideas, and experiences.
Access the “Have Your Say” portal here
Source: environment.ec.europa.eu
