In her opening remarks, Jessika Roswall from Sweden outlined her action plan as Commissioner-designate, including her commitment to “stay the course” on EU environmental legislation, prioritising the implementation and enforcement of the European Green Deal.

Circular economy, zero-pollution and water resilience

Jessika Roswall committed to launching a circular economy package, which will include measures to stimulate the single market for waste and recycled materials, and at the same time ensure clean sustainable production in the EU.

She also announced the intention to work on revamping the EU’s chemicals legislation (REACH), with a new chemicals industry package to be proposed in 2025, and to address PFAS (the so-called “forever chemicals”) to reduce human and environmental exposure to these harmful chemicals, including a ban on using them in consumer products.

A new EU strategy on water resilience will be one of Ms Roswall’s priorities. New measures will aim to…