European bioeconomy policy

Stocktaking and future developments : report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions

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The updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy from 2018 “A sustainable Bioeconomy for Europe: Strengthening the connection between economy, society and the environment” provides the policy frame for the deployment of a circular and sustainable bioeconomy in Europe. In November 2019, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy, calling upon the EC to deliver a Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report by 2022. In response to this, the European Commission developed the Progress Report “European Bioeconomy Policy: Stocktaking and future developments”. The report: Outlines the state of play of the European Bioeconomy and assess the progress in the implementation of the 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy and its Action Plan. Identifies the gaps and future opportunities of the bioeconomy policy, in light of recent policy developments under the European Green Deal.