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Europe’s flat glass industry is facing a deteriorating market. Demand remains weak while imports of float glass and glazing products from China are rising sharply, putting pressure on domestic producers. This influx of low-cost imports risks destabilising Europe’s ability to sustain a competitive and resilient glass sector.
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In this context, Glass for Europe must closely monitor international trade developments and engage with policymakers on trade matters. Safeguarding a level playing field and defending the long-term interests of European manufacturers requires constant vigilance and proactive advocacy.
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This challenge comes on top of many EU policy priorities already weighing on the sector, from decarbonisation and boosting recycling to the issue of unsustainable energy costs for example. Over the summer, Glass for Europe has been active with new position papers, meetings with high-level officials, and updated tools and website to better advocate for the industry.
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Now more than ever, industry players must stay aligned and work together to defend the sector. With pressures mounting, unity and engagement are essential to make a difference. This is precisely what Glass for Europe will aim at strengthening at its upcoming Board of Directors meeting.
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Industrial decarbonisation at the core of
Glass for Europe advocacy
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Glass for Europe meets Commissioner Dan Jørgensen to discuss energy, competitiveness, and housing
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On 18 September, Glass for Europe, held a high-level meeting with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen. The delegation was led by Mr. Davide Cappellino (AGC Glass Europe), Chairman of Glass for Europe, and included Board Directors Ms. Selma Öner, Ph.D. (Şişecam), Mr. Jean Ries (Guardian Glass Europe), and Secretary General Bertrand Cazes.
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The discussion covered both energy and housing – two crucial areas in the Commissioner’s portfolio and where the flat glass industry plays a vital role...
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Glass for Europe publishes position paper on EU ETS review post-2030
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Glass for Europe has today replied to the public consultation launched by the European Commission on the upcoming review of the EU ETS. The EU flat glass sector is actively contributing to the EU’s decarbonisation objectives through the building, automotive and solar value chains, which it supplies with an irreplaceable material...
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Glass for Europe presents its recommendations on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act
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As the public consultation draws to a close, Glass for Europe publishes its position paper on the Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act setting out concrete recommendations on how to design non-financial requirements that do not place an additional burden on energy-intensive industries...
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The EU Parliament votes on its report on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation
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This week, the European Parliament voted in plenary on the report for the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR). The adopted text mirrors the compromise reached earlier this year in the Parliament’s committees...
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State of the European Union: Housing, competitiveness and circularity among top priorities
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On 10 September, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered her first State of the Union address of her second term. Alongside international affairs, the speech placed strong emphasis on priorities central to Glass for Europe: housing, competitiveness, and circularity...
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Glass for Europe prepares input for three new public consultations over the summer
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The European Commission has launched public consultation on three key policy initiatives for the glass and glazing industry namely the European Affordable Housing Plan, the European Strategy for Housing Construction, and the Circular Economy Act. Glass for Europe is actively working during the summer period to formulate comprehensive contributions to each of these consultations...
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The work on the digital passport for construction products is progressing
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The implementation of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for construction products, which is anchored in the revised EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), is progressing. The DPP, which aims to digitalise product information to ease access to data in the construction sector, will be a key compliance tool for construction products CE-marked under the new CPR...
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The European Commission releases the EPBD guidance on the energy calculation of “transparent building elements”
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On 30 June, the European Commission adopted a support package to help Members States implement and transpose the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) into national law. As part of this package, a document focusing on the energy performance of “transparent building elements” was released...
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Explore Glass for Europe’s refreshed Website
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Glass for Europe is proud to launch its newly redesigned website, offering a modern and engaging platform to explore the dynamic world of flat glass in Europe.
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This new digital space is designed to serve as a central hub for all stakeholders—industry professionals, policymakers, researchers, and the public—providing streamlined access to:
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- Latest News: Stay updated with our sector developments, European policy evolutions of relevance and activities of Glass for Europe. - Position Papers: Explore our policy positions and advocacy efforts on key regulatory issues. - Publications: Access in-depth reports and analyses on energy efficiency, trade, sustainability, and innovation. - Videos: Discover visual content that brings our work and impact to life...
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The Glass for Europe secretariat gears up for a busy advocacy programme
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Glass for Europe attends Vitrum25 to discuss decarbonisation of the flat glass industry
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On September 2 and 3, the Glass for Europe secretariat moved out of Brussels to the St Helens region in the United Kingdom for inspiring visits and meetings aiming at gearing up for a busy advocacy programme in the coming months.
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During this trip, the Glass for Europe secretariat visited the Glass Futures facility in St Helens, the birthplace of modern British glass manufacturing. ...
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On 17 September, Bertrand Cazes, the Secretary General of Glass for Europe, attended Vitrum25, an event which brought together the international glass and glazing machinery community. He gave a presentation on the decarbonisation challenges facing the flat glass industry.
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Over four days, from September 16 to 19, industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators came together to exchange ideas, showcase technological progress, and debate the challenges shaping the future of flat glass production...
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