European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX), and its Danish member, Dansk Mode & Textil (DM&T), are jointly urging the Danish Presidency of the EU to prioritize stability and transparency in the textile and clothing industry, Both these organizations are emphasizing on the urgent need to restore confidence for European industries and consumers alike.
Thomas Klausen, CEO, DM&T, states, the Danish Presidency needs to ensure, the EU creates a level playing field and the predictability needed by the industry to make necessary investments.
Euratex and DM&T are urging the Presidency to advance several critical dossiers such as ensure the Circular Economy Act boosts demand for sustainable textile products and establishes a single market for textile waste through clear end-of-waste criteria; reform the Union Customs Code Reform to adopt bolder measures, such as addressing the de minimis threshold and going beyond the €2 handling fee for online parcels; expedite implementation to allow for harmonized EPR schemes across the EU; clarify the future of the Green Claims initiative to combat greenwashing in the fashion industry; ratify the Mercosur FTA to ensure significant gains for European textile companies; monitor ongoing negotiations with India to secure a comprehensive and balanced agreement; rapidly advance the Energy Union to achieve much-needed lower energy prices for European manufacturers and ensure a more efficient and coherent regulatory chemicals framework through a REACH revision that increases transparency, predictability, and prevents companies from relocating outside the EU.
The Danish textile and clothing industry significantly contributes to Denmark's economy, generating 87 billion Danish kroner annually and supporting 96,000 jobs. Similarly, the broader European textile and clothing industry comprises around 200,000 companies, employing 1.3 million workers and boasting a €170 billion turnover, making it a vital economic pillar across many EU regions.
