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ECRN welcomes new members: Province of Zeeland and MAVESZ

March 30, 2026

The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) is pleased to announce the accession of two new members: the Province of Zeeland (Netherlands) and MAVESZ, the Hungarian Chemical Industry Association. Their membership marks a
From Startup Villages to value chains: DRIVE accelerates regional ecosystems for a circular and digital bioeconomy

March 23, 2026

[Brussels, 23/03/2026] — Rural Europe holds the resources, talent and entrepreneurial drive needed to power the next generation of circular and digital bioeconomy solutions. With DRIVE — Driving Rural Innovation through startup
ECRN General Assembly 2026: Catalonia Assumes the Presidency

February 6, 2026

Rotterdam, 4 February 2026 – The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) held its 2026 General Assembly in Rotterdam at Hotel New York, kindly hosted by the Region of Zuid-Holland. The Assembly gathered
ECRN as Supporting Partner of the European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 organised by PIPC

December 16, 2025

The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN), as a Supporting Partner of the European Chemical Industry Forum 2025 (ECIF 2025), played an active role in shaping the strategic discussions on the future of
Statement by the European Chemical Regions Network on the EU Bioeconomy Strategy

December 1, 2025

ECRN welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s new Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy. The Strategy acknowledges the critical role of Europe’s regions in driving the transition toward
(no author) How the ACE-EX project is cultivating the circular transition through digital learning

November 13, 2025

Bergamo, 11/11/2025 – European agriculture is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history. The drive to reduce environmental impact, regenerate soils, recover by-products, and modernise production processes is changing
ECRN members Lombardy and Catalonia Strengthen Cooperation to Support Europe’s Chemical Industry

November 10, 2025

Barcelona, 7 November 2025 – The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) welcomes the new cooperation agreement between Lombardy (Italy) and Catalonia (Spain), aimed at strengthening collaboration in the strategic field of the
ECRN publishes its position on the Circular Economy Act

November 7, 2025

ECRN welcomes the European Commission’s plan to propose a Circular Economy Act (CEA) – a key step to accelerate Europe’s transition towards a resource-efficient, competitive, and resilient economy. The proposal offers a
The Free State of Bavaria and the Valencian Community join ECRN

November 3, 2025

Brussels, 03/11/2025 – The European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) is delighted to announce the expansion of its network with the addition of two new members: the Free State of Bavaria and the