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| As part of the Affordable Housing Plan, the European Commission announced the Housing Simplification Package in 2027.
| Exploring circularity and innovation across the automotive glass value chain.
| Over the past two weeks of September, Glass for Europe launched its new #MoreThanYouSee campaign on LinkedIn, highlighting the essential role of flat glass in Europeans’ daily lives and its contribution to many of Europe’s policy priorities.
| The flat glass industry’s priority is to increase the quality and quantity of crushed flat glass (cullet) that can be recycled.
| On 17 September, Glass for Europe, in collaboration with Glass Alliance Europe, organised a visit for a delegation from the European Commission to AGC Glass Europe’s float glass plant in Moustier, Belgium.
| The European Commission’s new Public Procurement Act proposal could reshape how quality, sustainability and EU-origin content are valued in public tenders, with important implications for the flat glass sector.
| On 8 September 2026, Glass for Europe took part in a roundtable on energy organised by the European Commission’s DG ENER.
| The transition from the GP19 to the new GP26 production statistics classification system introduces several changes affecting flat glass products.
| A review of EU import bans on flat glass products from Russia and Belarus
| Glass can be recycled indefinitely, and using glass cullet in production reduces the need for virgin raw materials, energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
| A new Glass for Europe series examines how national regulations integrate the solar factor in buildings.
| On 17 July, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the ETS reform. Glass for Europe is currently conducted a detailed assessment of the legislative proposal. The text below is the press release which was sent following the adoption.
| Smarter school buildings are key to a more sustainable future. Here's how Glass for Europe is supporting the conversation.
| From 20 March to 12 June, the European Commission organised a public consultation on the energy efficiency framework post-2030.
| From 1 to 5 July, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee) held its summer study around the Lac d’Ailette (France).
| Glass for Europe is urging EU policymakers to strengthen support for locally made automotive glazing through upcoming automotive legislation.
| On 31 March, Glass for Europe visited the offices of Edgetech in Heinsberg, Germany, as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen industry knowledge and collaboration.
| Glass for Europe organised a workshop on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
| On 11 March, the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe convened for the association’s General Assembly, where members confirmed the leadership of Davide Cappellino (AGC Glass Europe) for another term.
| The European Parliament has adopted a report outlining measures to address housing shortages and support energy-efficient building renovation across the EU.