Strengthening Waste Management and EPR in the Western Balkans: Aligning with EU Standards through the CRM Framework

Policy Brief 01 November 2025
Strengthening Waste Management and EPR in the Western Balkans: Aligning with EU Standards through the CRM Framework

A policy brief published by the Western Balkans Six Chamber Investment Forum (WB6 CIF) focuses on strengthening waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) across the region. It highlights the urgent need to align regional frameworks with EU standards, particularly the Waste Framework Directive and packaging requirements. The goal is to reduce compliance costs, build shared intraregional recycling value chains, and improve industrial competitiveness within the Common Regional Market.

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