The European plan to support the chemical sector opens the door to deregulation, warns an NGO

The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) announced its withdrawal from the European Commission’s Critical Chemicals Alliance on October 1. The environmental organization stated that it is leaving the group due to concerns that the Commission's emerging support plan for the chemical sector could lead to deregulation.

The initiative, currently under development by Brussels, aims to bolster the European chemical industry. The EEB’s departure signals a growing tension between environmental advocacy groups and the European Commission regarding the balance between industrial support and regulatory oversight within the sector.