CSU occasion convention decision: CSU requires the abolition of connected bottle caps | EUROtoday

The CSU is looking for the EU requirement for connected bottle caps to be abolished. By occasion convention decision, the CSU group within the European Parliament known as upon to advocate for a correction to the related EU directive. The movement was submitted by the Junge Union and was accepted by the delegates with a really massive majority.

“The EU requirement for attached lids on bottles is annoying,” was the reasoning behind it. “It represents an unnecessary burden on consumers that is perceived as inconvenient and disruptive. This regulation is an example of over-regulation that is likely to reduce support for our heartfelt project of a united Europe.” In observe, the duty solely brings little added worth, particularly in nations like Germany, the place well-functioning deposit techniques already make sure the return of bottles and caps. Even earlier than the duty was launched, 95 % of the bottles together with lids had been returned.

In order to scale back plastic waste within the setting, free caps on sure drinks have additionally been banned in Germany since summer time 2024. This applies to disposable packaging whose lids are fabricated from plastic – comparable to juice cartons or disposable PET bottles – with a quantity of as much as three liters. According to the Federal Environment Ministry, glass or steel in addition to reusable beverage containers are exempt from the duty. The motive for the introduction of “tied lids” was an EU directive.

CSU boss Markus Söder had appreciated to rail towards the tied caps in current months – and particularly throughout election campaigns. For the CSU delegates, the demand to abolish the corresponding obligation was so essential that the request needed to be given precedence on the occasion convention.