The European woodworking industry welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to fostering economic growth and competitiveness as outlined in the newly launched Competitiveness Compass. This initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening the EU’s global economic position, promoting sustainable practices, and unlocking the potential of the bioeconomy. Recognising the urgent need to reduce administrative burdens, CEI-Bois calls for swift and effective measures to simplify regulations across the EU. Cutting red tape is essential to improving operational efficiency, particularly for the woodworking sector, which consists mainly of SMEs. Streamlined regulations will enable businesses to scale up innovations, contributing ...