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On 13 June 2021, a referendum will be organised for Swiss voters to vote on the CO2 law.

Recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases in India and the political crisis in Myanmar have prompted export orders to Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s strict handling of the Covid-19 crisis, namely thanks to a nationwide partial transport lockdown and political stability are attracting international retailers and brands during these difficult times.

The Spanish Government has approved on May 25th the 1st Circular Economy Action Plan (PAEC), with a budget of 1,529 million euros and 116 measures including 8 areas of interest. The measures will be implemented throughout 2021-2023 and will lay the groundwork for a circular and decarbonised circular model.

On 26 March, Bangladesh celebrated 50 years of independence. Through this period its economic progress has been substantial, particularly in the last two decades which has seen its GDP rise from 53Bn€ to 303Bn€, exports of ready-made garments from 2.6Bn€ to 18Bn€, and its poverty head count drop from 50% to 25%.

With the package of measures released on 21 April, the European Commission is giving further impetus to the instruments that will channel investments towards sustainable economic activities.

Read this month’s update on trade and sustainability topics, with on the ground analysis from our international network.