https://via.tt.se/rss/releases/latest?lang=sv&publisherId=3236203Senast publicerade pressmeddelanden.https://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4162685/sfif-on-eu-bioeconomy-strategy-welcomes-growth-oriented-approach?lang=svToday the European Commission released the new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU bioeconomy, highlighting that the bioeconomy accounts for 5% of the European GDP and supports over 17 million jobs. Its untapped market potential is substantial, as it is the fastest-growing sector in the EU.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:27:32 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4162685/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4157786/european-parliament-must-deliver-real-regulatory-simplification-in-the-eudr?lang=svThis Wednesday, the European Parliament will vote on revisions to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) urges Members of Parliament to seize this opportunity to create rules that work in practice – by fully removing the requirement to transmit reference numbers downstream in the value chain.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:45:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4157786/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4130175/sfif-on-eu-climate-agreement-realistic-approach-to-carbon-removals-is-crucial?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the Council agreement on a 90 percent climate target for 2040 and amendments to the EU Climate Law. The recognition of the need for a realistic approach to natural carbon sinks is a positive step. To ensure a truly effective transition towards climate neutrality that also safeguards competitiveness and resilience, the climate benefits of substituting fossil-based materials with bio-based alternatives must be fully integrated into the EU’s policy framework.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4130175/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4122496/industry-calls-for-regulatory-clarity-and-reduced-burden-in-eu-deforestation-regulation?lang=svSawmill, pulp and paper industry associations from Austria, Estonia, France, Italy, Latvia and Sweden raise significant concerns regarding the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) revision process in a joint statement. The organisations jointly put forward concrete proposals for amendments to safeguard the purpose of the EUDR: ensuring that only products meeting the requirements are allowed on the EU market, while decreasing the administrative burden.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:15:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4122496/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4091541/swedish-forest-industries-federation-responds-to-eudr-clarification?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation welcomes the clarification that only the first operator in a value chain will be responsible for submitting due diligence statements under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This is a step in the right direction that responds to industry concerns and helps reduce unnecessary duplication.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:17:09 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/4091541/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3989941/sfif-highlights-bioeconomys-role-in-achieving-eu-2040-climate-target?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) supports an ambitious 2040 climate target. It is a necessary step toward a clean transition. The most important objective must be phasing out fossils while ensuring a transition that goes hand in hand with a competitive union and a growing bioeconomy.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:42:12 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3989941/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3855990/eus-new-bioeconomy-strategy-a-path-to-sustainability-and-resilience?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries (SFIF) stresses that the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy promotes sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience in a tangible way. By boosting the forest-based bioeconomy, it is possible to address the gaps in EU competitiveness and renewable materials.Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3855990/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3804604/essential-to-include-bioeconomy-in-eus-clean-industrial-deal?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the European Commission's proposal for the Clean Industrial Deal. The focus on the circular bioeconomy as a way to substitute fossil materials is an essential step towards achieving the climate targets.Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:45:50 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3804604/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3744452/sfif-highlights-opportunities-for-the-forest-industry-under-new-eu-commission?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) anticipates a new environment for the forest industry's priorities under the newly established European Commission. The Commission's broadened focus on competitiveness and security presents significant opportunities for the forest sector to highlight its role in building a stronger and greener future for the European Union.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3744452/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3716306/a-positive-agreement-on-the-eu-deforestation-regulation?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the agreement by the European Parliament and the Council to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The delay is a necessary step and provides an opportunity to urgently clarify remaining questions, to ensure effective and clear implementation.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:31:21 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3716306/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3704592/swedish-forest-industries-calls-on-new-european-commission-to-focus-on-competitiveness-and-a-sustainable-climate-transition?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the newly elected European Commission, which was approved earlier today by the European Parliament.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:22:41 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3704592/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3630304/sfif-supports-extra-phasing-in-time-for-eudr-calls-for-key-clarifications?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) welcomes the additional 12 months proposed by the Commission to ensure proper implementation of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). SFIF urges the Council and the European Parliament to approve the Commission’s proposal swiftly.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:40:35 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3630304/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3563271/comment-from-sfif-on-von-der-leyens-second-term?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) appreciates the reelected President’s emphasis on boosting the EU's competitiveness alongside a continued dedication to ambitious environmental and climate goals. The SFIF also encourages the Commission to look at the implementation of the EUDR.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:49:19 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3563271/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3531786/comments-on-the-council-decision-to-adopt-the-eus-nature-restoration-law?lang=svEU environment ministers, under the Belgian presidency of the Council of Ministers, have adopted the EU’s Nature Restoration Law by a narrow margin and with uncertainty surrounding Austria’s handling of the issue. The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) supports the overall objective of restoring nature but believes that the agreement should have been more balanced.Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3531786/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3518633/eu-climate-commissioner-in-sweden-for-talks-on-climate-benefits-of-forests?lang=svThe role of forests in the green transition topped the agenda when the EU Commission's Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra visited Sweden on Tuesday. Along with Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari, Director General of the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) Viveka Beckeman, and representatives from environmental and forest owner organizations, Hoekstra made a field visit to a forestry site and discussed a range of issues, including how the Swedish forest industry can contribute to achieving the EU's climate goals.Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:03:35 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3518633/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3505376/forestry-focus-eu-commission-president-visited-sweden?lang=svOn Monday, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister of Business, Industry and Innovation Ebba Busch, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and visited a forest outside Knivsta, north of Stockholm. They discussed the Swedish forestry industry with landowners and chair of the Swedish Forest Industries Federation, Lotta Lyrå.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:25:35 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3505376/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3501009/swedish-forest-industries-federation-partners-with-iufro-world-congress?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) has joined the IUFRO World Congress as major partner, marking a strategic collaboration to enhance forest research and foster global knowledge exchange.Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3501009/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3462860/new-study-highlights-europeans-priorities-economy-and-climate-change-in-top?lang=svPersonal finances is the single most important issue for Europeans, followed by climate change. A majority believes it is vital to replace fossil fuels with bio-based products in order to meet global sustainability goals. These are just some of the key findings of a major new European consumer survey carried out on behalf of the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF).Mon, 20 May 2024 05:59:39 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3462860/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3448348/ppwr-our-industry-is-ready-to-contribute?lang=svThe EU Parliament recently gave its consent to the trilogue agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR). The Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) supports the legislation which aims to reduce the environmental impact of packaging in the context of its ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:30:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3448348/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3448449/the-eus-framework-ecodesign-for-sustainable-products-acknowledges-renewable-materials?lang=svOn the 23 April, the European Parliament gave its final consent to the agreement on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) which aims to make sustainable products the norm in the European Union.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:06:15 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3448449/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3438510/kaisa-soro-pesonen-joins-the-swedish-forest-industries-as-head-of-its-brussels-office?lang=svKaisa Soro-Pesonen will join the Swedish Forest Industries Federation (SFIF) as Director and Head of the Brussels Office. Kaisa joins the SFIF from a position as Head of the Brussels Office for the Confederation of Finnish Industries. Kaisa has an extensive experience from working with EU decision-making and public affairs, both as Policy coordinator at the European Commission and Managing Director of Miltton Europe and Partner at Kreab in Brussels.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:14 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3438510/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3428239/a-greener-stronger-european-union-the-swedish-forest-industries-federations-input-to-eu-s-next-political-programme?lang=svThe Swedish Forest Industries' Federation has published its position on the EU's next political programme, highlighting four areas that need to be prioritized in the coming years. The Federation advocates for the continuation of the Union's ambitions in the climate and environmental domains, coupled with a strengthened focus on the circular bioeconomy and competitiveness.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:30:00 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3428239/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalsehttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3418669/carbon-removal-certification-framework-for-the-good-of-the-climate-do-not-limit-forestry?lang=svThe EU has agreed on a framework for the certification of carbon removals, following negotiations between the Commission, Parliament and the Council of Ministers. Swedish Forest Industries Director General Viveka Beckeman believes that the forest industry’s climate work may benefit from the scheme as long as it is not used to limit active forest management.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:56:49 GMThttps://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/3418669/?publisherId=3236203&lang=svfalse