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Newsletter April 2026
The European Parliament has adopted its resolution on the future of the EU Tourism Strategy, including a number of points relevant to nautical tourism and recreational boating. The text recognises specialised tourism, including nautical tourism, as an area with potential for peripheral, rural and outermost regions and links its growth to investment in the necessary infrastructure. A key result for the sector is Parliament’s support for follow-up on mutual recognition of boating licences. The resolution…
The EU Commission published guidelines on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to support implementation. The guidance document presented today by the Commission clarifies rules where the PPWR need further interpretation and areas where stakeholders have requested assistance. For instance, it clarifies when a company is considered manufacturer or producer, as well as which items are considered packaging under the PPWR. The accompanying Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) address a wide range…
EBI participated in the first meeting of the European Ocean Board meeting, marking an important milestone for the representation of the recreational boating and nautical tourism sector at EU level. The European Ocean Board is a high-level expert group established by the EU Commission to support the implementation of the European Ocean Pact. Chaired by the Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadís, and coordinated by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG…
Recent EU trade agreements with Mercosur, Australia and India are expected to improve market access for Europe’s boating industry and support export opportunities for boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers. With provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement confirmed from 1 May 2026, tariffs for recreational boats are set to be reduced gradually over a period of 10 to 15 years, while other products relevant to the sector, such as sails and lifejackets, will see tariff reductions over…
The EU Commission has presented a new plan to modernise EU lawmaking, with the stated objective of making legislation clearer, simpler and easier to enforce, while improving alignment with the needs of citizens and businesses. The plan is built around five areas. First, the EU Commission wants to apply “simplicity by design” more systematically when preparing new proposals, with greater clarity on obligations, compliance and enforcement. Second, it plans to strengthen the better regulation framework,…
The EU adopted the Package Travel Directive revising the rules on package travel, strengthening protection for travellers purchasing combined tourist services such as flights, accommodation, transfers, or excursions in a single package. The revised package travel directive (PTD) adjusts the definition of ‘package’ by excluding linked travel arrangements and enhances information requirements before, during, and after the trip, including payment methods, passport or visa requirements, accessibility, and cancellation fees. The directive clarifies travellers’ rights in…
The European Parliament, the Council and the EU Commission have signed a joint “One Europe, One Market Roadmap”, committing to a coordinated programme of work to strengthen the Single Market and Europe’s competitiveness by the end of 2027. The roadmap is presented as both a political and operational commitment, with the three institutions agreeing to work to set timelines, review progress quarterly and keep delivery under regular stocktaking. The roadmap is structured around five building…
EBI joined the Waterborne Technology Platform (Waterborne TP) as a member. This marks an important step in reinforcing the recreational boating sector’s role within Europe’s broader maritime innovation ecosystem. Waterborne TP is a key European platform that brings together stakeholders from across the waterborne transport sector, including industry, research organisations, and public authorities. It plays a central role in shaping research, development, and innovation priorities, particularly in support of the EU’s climate and sustainability objectives.…
On 22 April, EBI, in collaboration with the law firm Cattwyk, organised a dedicated webinar on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), providing key insights for the recreational boating sector. The session brought together industry stakeholders to better understand the scope, requirements, and practical implications of the EUDR, which introduces new due diligence obligations for companies placing certain commodities and products on the EU market. Given the relevance of materials such as wood within the boating…
On 9 April 2026, EBI, together with the European Commission (DG MARE), co-organised the second meeting of the Network of Stakeholders on End-of-Life Recreational Boats and Composites, bringing together policymakers, industry, and recycling experts. Discussions focused on practical solutions and policy needs ahead of the upcoming Circular Economy Act. A key message emerged: the challenge is not technological, but systemic. While recycling technologies for composites exist, barriers such as fragmented national approaches, limited volumes, and…
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