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What is needed to compel Europe's transition to a circular economy?

Published

31 August 2026

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regulatory

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Europe

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Read at siliconrepublic.com

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Europe aims to double recycled material use by 2030 under the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan, but progress is slow and uneven across member states; key barriers include skills gaps, shifting targets, and funding constraints. The Erasmus+-funded Become project fosters circular skills in Finland, Netherlands, Slovenia, and Bulgaria through training and local learning communities to support this transition.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a widening skills gap as Europe shifts policy to enforce circular economy goals, creating demand for training and consulting in circular practices. Align your offer to emerging European programmes like Erasmus+ Become for early market access and funding routes.

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