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Future of the footwear industry discussed at Porto conference
An international conference dedicated to the future of the Portuguese and European footwear industries was held as part of the FAIST project on the 18th and 19th of November
EU Parliament approves one-year postponement of EUDR start date
The European Parliament has approved the Council’s proposal to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation’s entry into force by one year, a move intended to simplify due diligence requirements for all stakeholders
Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, from COTANCE: we are working on the regulatory areas that will shape future markets
We spoke to Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, who has been the Secretary General at COTANCE for more than 30 years. We discussed some of the critical issues around the European leather industry, including traceability standards and material metrics
European business associations urge EU-Mercosur ratification amid debate
Twenty-six European business associations, including CEC, representing a variety of industries, are calling for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement, as the bill has now entered the European Parliament
EU–Indonesia FTA set to create a level playing field in footwear trade
Following almost a decade of negotiations, the recently signed agreement will reduce tariffs on most goods, thereby enhancing the EU’s competitiveness and establishing fairer conditions on the footwear market. We spoke to Carmen Arias, Secretary General of the European Footwear Confederation (CEC)
Terry Boyle from Trove: regulation is shifting in favour of recommerce
In the second part of his interview, Terry Boyle, CEO at Trove, discussed how regulatory changes in the United States and the European Union are influencing the recommerce business, particularly for fashion and footwear brands
CEC calls for stronger EU rules to ensure safe and fair e-commerce
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has joined forces with 64 NGOs and industry, retail and consumer organisations to urge the EU to address loopholes in online marketplace trade and protect consumers
Footwear as a Medical Device in the EU: Can classifying shoes as medical devices unlock new opportunities?
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on footwear as a medical device within the European Union. Learn more about the EU's regulatory framework, the challenges and opportunities for footwear businesses
EU footwear industry may gain from Trump’s tariffs
Countries such as Portugal and Spain could benefit from Trump’s latest tariff policies, as the EU is the least penalised region, with tariffs of only 15%, which do not accumulate with historical tariffs
US-EU framework tariff deal reached just ahead of deadline
The US will impose a 15% tariff on most EU imports, half the rate initially threatened. The deal includes 600 billion USD of EU investment in the US and 750 billion USD of EU purchases of American energy and defence products
Trump intensifies trade tensions with the EU and Mexico
Tensions are rising over trade after US President Donald Trump sent letters to the European Union (EU) and Mexico threatening to impose a 30% tariff on their goods from the 1st of August
EU retreats from proposed Green Claims Directive
The European Commission has announced its intention to withdraw the EU Green Claims Directive, just days before the final negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council were set to begin
EU Commission targets Shein over consumer protection concerns
The European Union Commission has urged Shein to comply with EU consumer protection laws, warning that the fast-fashion retailer could face fines if it fails to address the concerns that have been raised
VETting Green: an online course to tackle greenwashing in the apparel and footwear sectors
As part of the Erasmus+ VETting Green project, partners from Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece have developed an online course aimed at tackling greenwashing and promoting genuine sustainability practices within the footwear and apparel sectors
Trump threatens to impose a 50% tariff on EU goods
On Friday, US President Donald Trump used social media to threaten a 50% tariff on European Union (EU) imports from the 1st of June, reigniting fears of a trade war. After a weekend call, he agreed to delay it until the 9th of July-
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