Europe

EU fuel prices surged in March, with diesel rising over 19% month-on-month and gasoline up more than 10%, according to Eurostat, highlighting broad inflationary pressure across member states.

Europe's chlorine production fell 5.14% year on year in December 2025, with full-year output down 3.14%, while plant operating rates improved and caustic soda inventories showed mixed trends.

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Feb 5, balancing easing inflation against a strong euro, geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty that are complicating the euro zone's policy outlook.

Europe's chlorine production declined sharply in November 2025, with lower output, reduced capacity utilisation and shifting caustic soda inventories highlighting continued pressure across the regional chlor-alkali market.

This summit will gather leaders from the international packaging value chain, brands, recyclers, and regulators to understand the current legislation in Europe, learn about the importance of design and material selection for recyclability.